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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.52, 33,530.68 and 14,223.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.52, 33,530.68 and 14,223.19 is: 19,632.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.52 : 33,530.68 = 14,223.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.52/33,530.68 = 14,223.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.52x = 33,530.68 × 14,223.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.52x = 476,913,232.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,913,232.47/24,291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,632.91

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