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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,292.36, 33,525.85 and 14,220.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,292.36, 33,525.85 and 14,220.19 is: 19,625.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,292.36 : 33,525.85 = 14,220.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,292.36/33,525.85 = 14,220.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,292.36x = 33,525.85 × 14,220.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,292.36x = 476,743,956.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,743,956.91/24,292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.26

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