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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,217.96, 33,419.94 and 14,802.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,217.96, 33,419.94 and 14,802.28 is: 20,426.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,217.96 : 33,419.94 = 14,802.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,217.96/33,419.94 = 14,802.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,217.96x = 33,419.94 × 14,802.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,217.96x = 494,691,309.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,691,309.46/24,217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,426.63

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