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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,214.64, 33,417.96 and 14,785.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,214.64, 33,417.96 and 14,785.04 is: 20,404.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,214.64 : 33,417.96 = 14,785.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,214.64/33,417.96 = 14,785.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,214.64x = 33,417.96 × 14,785.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,214.64x = 494,085,875.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,085,875.32/24,214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,404.43

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