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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.98, 33,531.33 and 14,223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.98, 33,531.33 and 14,223.66 is: 19,633.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.98 : 33,531.33 = 14,223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.98/33,531.33 = 14,223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.98x = 33,531.33 × 14,223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.98x = 476,938,273.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,938,273.47/24,291.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,633.57

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