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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,222.68, 33,415.44 and 14,774.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,222.68, 33,415.44 and 14,774.84 is: 20,382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,222.68 : 33,415.44 = 14,774.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,222.68/33,415.44 = 14,774.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,222.68x = 33,415.44 × 14,774.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,222.68x = 493,707,779.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,707,779.53/24,222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.05

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