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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,233.69, 33,442.06 and 14,802.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,233.69, 33,442.06 and 14,802.25 is: 20,426.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,233.69 : 33,442.06 = 14,802.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,233.69/33,442.06 = 14,802.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,233.69x = 33,442.06 × 14,802.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,233.69x = 495,017,732.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,017,732.64/24,233.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,426.84

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