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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.39, 33,530.51 and 14,223.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.39, 33,530.51 and 14,223.07 is: 19,632.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.39 : 33,530.51 = 14,223.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.39/33,530.51 = 14,223.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.39x = 33,530.51 × 14,223.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.39x = 476,906,552.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,906,552.10/24,291.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,632.74

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