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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,332.22, 33,579.27 and 14,122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,332.22, 33,579.27 and 14,122.49 is: 19,489.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,332.22 : 33,579.27 = 14,122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,332.22/33,579.27 = 14,122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,332.22x = 33,579.27 × 14,122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,332.22x = 474,222,802.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,222,802.35/24,332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,489.50

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