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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,296.04, 33,530.88 and 14,223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,296.04, 33,530.88 and 14,223.88 is: 19,630.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,296.04 : 33,530.88 = 14,223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,296.04/33,530.88 = 14,223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,296.04x = 33,530.88 × 14,223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,296.04x = 476,939,213.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,939,213.41/24,296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,630.33

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