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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,433.95, 33,719.76 and 14,224.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,433.95, 33,719.76 and 14,224.17 is: 19,629.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,433.95 : 33,719.76 = 14,224.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,433.95/33,719.76 = 14,224.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,433.95x = 33,719.76 × 14,224.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,433.95x = 479,635,598.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,635,598.60/24,433.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,629.88

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