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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,216.39, 33,418.92 and 14,656.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,216.39, 33,418.92 and 14,656.16 is: 20,225.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,216.39 : 33,418.92 = 14,656.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,216.39/33,418.92 = 14,656.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,216.39x = 33,418.92 × 14,656.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,216.39x = 489,792,871.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,792,871.45/24,216.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,225.68

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