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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,244, 33,462.16 and 14,818.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,244, 33,462.16 and 14,818.08 is: 20,452.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,244 : 33,462.16 = 14,818.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,244/33,462.16 = 14,818.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,244x = 33,462.16 × 14,818.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,244x = 495,844,963.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,844,963.85/24,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,452.28

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