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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.22, 33,539.72 and 14,889.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.22, 33,539.72 and 14,889.44 is: 20,537.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.22 : 33,539.72 = 14,889.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.22/33,539.72 = 14,889.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.22x = 33,539.72 × 14,889.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.22x = 499,387,648.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,387,648.56/24,316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,537.22

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