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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,215.41, 33,417.59 and 14,655.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,215.41, 33,417.59 and 14,655.19 is: 20,224.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,215.41 : 33,417.59 = 14,655.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,215.41/33,417.59 = 14,655.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,215.41x = 33,417.59 × 14,655.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,215.41x = 489,741,130.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,741,130.79/24,215.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,224.36

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