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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.11, 33,524.12 and 14,218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.11, 33,524.12 and 14,218.94 is: 19,623.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.11 : 33,524.12 = 14,218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.11/33,524.12 = 14,218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.11x = 33,524.12 × 14,218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.11x = 476,677,486.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,677,486.38/24,291.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,623.54

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