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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,227.93, 33,447.77 and 14,669.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,227.93, 33,447.77 and 14,669.45 is: 20,251.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,227.93 : 33,447.77 = 14,669.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,227.93/33,447.77 = 14,669.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,227.93x = 33,447.77 × 14,669.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,227.93x = 490,660,389.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,660,389.63/24,227.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.85

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