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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,293.06, 33,524.13 and 14,226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,293.06, 33,524.13 and 14,226.74 is: 19,632.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,293.06 : 33,524.13 = 14,226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,293.06/33,524.13 = 14,226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,293.06x = 33,524.13 × 14,226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,293.06x = 476,939,012.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,939,012.66/24,293.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,632.72

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