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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.02, 33,528.94 and 14,221.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.02, 33,528.94 and 14,221.71 is: 19,630.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.02 : 33,528.94 = 14,221.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.02/33,528.94 = 14,221.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.02x = 33,528.94 × 14,221.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.02x = 476,838,825.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,838,825.73/24,291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,630.25

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