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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,335.22, 33,570.90 and 14,257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,335.22, 33,570.90 and 14,257.40 is: 19,668.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,335.22 : 33,570.90 = 14,257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,335.22/33,570.90 = 14,257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,335.22x = 33,570.90 × 14,257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,335.22x = 478,633,581.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,633,581.81/24,335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,668.35

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