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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,298.26, 33,520.14 and 14,220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,298.26, 33,520.14 and 14,220.46 is: 19,617.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,298.26 : 33,520.14 = 14,220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,298.26/33,520.14 = 14,220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,298.26x = 33,520.14 × 14,220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,298.26x = 476,671,738.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,671,738.96/24,298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,617.53

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