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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,164.22, 33,345.57 and 14,606.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,164.22, 33,345.57 and 14,606.43 is: 20,156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,164.22 : 33,345.57 = 14,606.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,164.22/33,345.57 = 14,606.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,164.22x = 33,345.57 × 14,606.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,164.22x = 487,059,734.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,059,734.02/24,164.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,156.24

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