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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,015.46, 33,145.66 and 14,325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,015.46, 33,145.66 and 14,325.54 is: 19,771.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,015.46 : 33,145.66 = 14,325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,015.46/33,145.66 = 14,325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,015.46x = 33,145.66 × 14,325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,015.46x = 474,829,478.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,829,478.16/24,015.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,771.83

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