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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,311.22, 33,532.83 and 14,884.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,311.22, 33,532.83 and 14,884.44 is: 20,530.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,311.22 : 33,532.83 = 14,884.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,311.22/33,532.83 = 14,884.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,311.22x = 33,532.83 × 14,884.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,311.22x = 499,117,396.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,117,396.17/24,311.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,530.33

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