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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,220.89, 33,425.06 and 14,661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,220.89, 33,425.06 and 14,661 is: 20,232.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,220.89 : 33,425.06 = 14,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,220.89/33,425.06 = 14,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,220.89x = 33,425.06 × 14,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,220.89x = 490,044,731.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,044,731.36/24,220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.32

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