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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,218.96, 33,421.32 and 14,803.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,218.96, 33,421.32 and 14,803.28 is: 20,428.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,218.96 : 33,421.32 = 14,803.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,218.96/33,421.32 = 14,803.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,218.96x = 33,421.32 × 14,803.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,218.96x = 494,745,157.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,745,157.93/24,218.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,428.01

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