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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,295.01, 33,535.50 and 14,226.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,295.01, 33,535.50 and 14,226.69 is: 19,637.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,295.01 : 33,535.50 = 14,226.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,295.01/33,535.50 = 14,226.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,295.01x = 33,535.50 × 14,226.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,295.01x = 477,099,162.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,099,162.50/24,295.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,637.74

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