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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,216.96, 33,418.56 and 14,801.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,216.96, 33,418.56 and 14,801.28 is: 20,425.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,216.96 : 33,418.56 = 14,801.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,216.96/33,418.56 = 14,801.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,216.96x = 33,418.56 × 14,801.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,216.96x = 494,637,463.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,637,463.76/24,216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.25

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