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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,212.88, 33,415.59 and 14,783.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,212.88, 33,415.59 and 14,783.26 is: 20,402.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,212.88 : 33,415.59 = 14,783.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,212.88/33,415.59 = 14,783.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,212.88x = 33,415.59 × 14,783.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,212.88x = 493,991,355.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,991,355.02/24,212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,402.01

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