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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,217.39, 33,420.30 and 14,657.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,217.39, 33,420.30 and 14,657.16 is: 20,227.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,217.39 : 33,420.30 = 14,657.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,217.39/33,420.30 = 14,657.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,217.39x = 33,420.30 × 14,657.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,217.39x = 489,846,684.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,846,684.35/24,217.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,227.06

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