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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.62, 33,722.92 and 14,866.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.62, 33,722.92 and 14,866.14 is: 20,520.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.62 : 33,722.92 = 14,866.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.62/33,722.92 = 14,866.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.62x = 33,722.92 × 14,866.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.62x = 501,329,649.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,329,649.93/24,430.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,520.55

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