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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,224.82, 33,424.29 and 14,789.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,224.82, 33,424.29 and 14,789.94 is: 20,406.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,224.82 : 33,424.29 = 14,789.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,224.82/33,424.29 = 14,789.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,224.82x = 33,424.29 × 14,789.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,224.82x = 494,343,243.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,343,243.64/24,224.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,406.48

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