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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,227.56, 33,447.30 and 14,669.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,227.56, 33,447.30 and 14,669.16 is: 20,251.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,227.56 : 33,447.30 = 14,669.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,227.56/33,447.30 = 14,669.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,227.56x = 33,447.30 × 14,669.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,227.56x = 490,643,795.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,643,795.27/24,227.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.47

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