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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,244.17, 33,420.83 and 14,806.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,244.17, 33,420.83 and 14,806.41 is: 20,410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,244.17 : 33,420.83 = 14,806.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,244.17/33,420.83 = 14,806.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,244.17x = 33,420.83 × 14,806.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,244.17x = 494,842,437.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,842,437.49/24,244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,410.78

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