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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,429.09, 33,706.05 and 14,221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,429.09, 33,706.05 and 14,221.80 is: 19,622.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,429.09 : 33,706.05 = 14,221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,429.09/33,706.05 = 14,221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,429.09x = 33,706.05 × 14,221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,429.09x = 479,360,701.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,360,701.89/24,429.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,622.54

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