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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,214.88, 33,416.85 and 14,654.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,214.88, 33,416.85 and 14,654.66 is: 20,223.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,214.88 : 33,416.85 = 14,654.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,214.88/33,416.85 = 14,654.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,214.88x = 33,416.85 × 14,654.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,214.88x = 489,712,462.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,712,462.89/24,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,223.62

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