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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,244.42, 33,421.17 and 14,806.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,244.42, 33,421.17 and 14,806.66 is: 20,411.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,244.42 : 33,421.17 = 14,806.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,244.42/33,421.17 = 14,806.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,244.42x = 33,421.17 × 14,806.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,244.42x = 494,855,900.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,855,900.99/24,244.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,411.13

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