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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,226.56, 33,445.92 and 14,668.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,226.56, 33,445.92 and 14,668.16 is: 20,250.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,226.56 : 33,445.92 = 14,668.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,226.56/33,445.92 = 14,668.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,226.56x = 33,445.92 × 14,668.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,226.56x = 490,590,105.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,590,105.91/24,226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.09

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