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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,230.92, 33,440.43 and 14,801.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,230.92, 33,440.43 and 14,801.26 is: 20,426.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,230.92 : 33,440.43 = 14,801.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,230.92/33,440.43 = 14,801.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,230.92x = 33,440.43 × 14,801.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,230.92x = 494,960,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,960,498.94/24,230.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,426.81

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