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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,212.12, 33,415.29 and 14,657.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,212.12, 33,415.29 and 14,657.22 is: 20,228.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,212.12 : 33,415.29 = 14,657.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,212.12/33,415.29 = 14,657.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,212.12x = 33,415.29 × 14,657.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,212.12x = 489,775,256.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,775,256.89/24,212.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,228.52

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