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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,224.57, 33,429.43 and 14,793.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,224.57, 33,429.43 and 14,793.13 is: 20,414.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,224.57 : 33,429.43 = 14,793.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,224.57/33,429.43 = 14,793.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,224.57x = 33,429.43 × 14,793.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,224.57x = 494,525,903.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,525,903.82/24,224.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,414.23

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