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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,222.57, 33,426.67 and 14,791.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,222.57, 33,426.67 and 14,791.13 is: 20,411.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,222.57 : 33,426.67 = 14,791.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,222.57/33,426.67 = 14,791.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,222.57x = 33,426.67 × 14,791.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,222.57x = 494,418,221.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,418,221.44/24,222.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,411.47

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