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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,206.29, 33,397.45 and 14,649.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,206.29, 33,397.45 and 14,649.71 is: 20,212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,206.29 : 33,397.45 = 14,649.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,206.29/33,397.45 = 14,649.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,206.29x = 33,397.45 × 14,649.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,206.29x = 489,262,753.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,262,753.63/24,206.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,212.22

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