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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,221.57, 33,425.29 and 14,790.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,221.57, 33,425.29 and 14,790.13 is: 20,410.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,221.57 : 33,425.29 = 14,790.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,221.57/33,425.29 = 14,790.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,221.57x = 33,425.29 × 14,790.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,221.57x = 494,364,319.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,364,319.31/24,221.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,410.09

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