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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,226.93, 33,446.39 and 14,668.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,226.93, 33,446.39 and 14,668.45 is: 20,250.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,226.93 : 33,446.39 = 14,668.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,226.93/33,446.39 = 14,668.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,226.93x = 33,446.39 × 14,668.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,226.93x = 490,606,568.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,606,568.83/24,226.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.47

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