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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,089.44, 33,246.48 and 14,657.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,089.44, 33,246.48 and 14,657.44 is: 20,229.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,089.44 : 33,246.48 = 14,657.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,089.44/33,246.48 = 14,657.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,089.44x = 33,246.48 × 14,657.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,089.44x = 487,308,285.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,308,285.81/24,089.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.12

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