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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,220.80, 33,425.46 and 14,662.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,220.80, 33,425.46 and 14,662.44 is: 20,234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,220.80 : 33,425.46 = 14,662.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,220.80/33,425.46 = 14,662.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,220.80x = 33,425.46 × 14,662.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,220.80x = 490,098,801.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,098,801.72/24,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,234.62

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