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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,295.06, 33,526.89 and 14,228.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,295.06, 33,526.89 and 14,228.74 is: 19,635.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,295.06 : 33,526.89 = 14,228.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,295.06/33,526.89 = 14,228.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,295.06x = 33,526.89 × 14,228.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,295.06x = 477,045,400.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,045,400.82/24,295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,635.49

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