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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,218.39, 33,421.68 and 14,658.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,218.39, 33,421.68 and 14,658.16 is: 20,228.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,218.39 : 33,421.68 = 14,658.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,218.39/33,421.68 = 14,658.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,218.39x = 33,421.68 × 14,658.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,218.39x = 489,900,332.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,900,332.91/24,218.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,228.44

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