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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,298.72, 33,520.77 and 14,220.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,298.72, 33,520.77 and 14,220.97 is: 19,618.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,298.72 : 33,520.77 = 14,220.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,298.72/33,520.77 = 14,220.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,298.72x = 33,520.77 × 14,220.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,298.72x = 476,697,864.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,697,864.55/24,298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,618.23

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