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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,079.86, 33,222.69 and 14,644.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,079.86, 33,222.69 and 14,644.98 is: 20,205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,079.86 : 33,222.69 = 14,644.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,079.86/33,222.69 = 14,644.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,079.86x = 33,222.69 × 14,644.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,079.86x = 486,545,630.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,545,630.60/24,079.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,205.50

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