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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,223.92, 33,430.77 and 14,794.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,223.92, 33,430.77 and 14,794.26 is: 20,417.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,223.92 : 33,430.77 = 14,794.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,223.92/33,430.77 = 14,794.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,223.92x = 33,430.77 × 14,794.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,223.92x = 494,583,503.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,583,503.38/24,223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,417.15

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