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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,299.40, 33,521.68 and 14,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,299.40, 33,521.68 and 14,221.60 is: 19,619.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,299.40 : 33,521.68 = 14,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,299.40/33,521.68 = 14,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,299.40x = 33,521.68 × 14,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,299.40x = 476,731,924.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,731,924.29/24,299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,619.08

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