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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,206.56, 33,406.32 and 14,774.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,206.56, 33,406.32 and 14,774.56 is: 20,389.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,206.56 : 33,406.32 = 14,774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,206.56/33,406.32 = 14,774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,206.56x = 33,406.32 × 14,774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,206.56x = 493,563,679.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,563,679.22/24,206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.67

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