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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,231.16, 33,428.72 and 14,794.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,231.16, 33,428.72 and 14,794.25 is: 20,409.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,231.16 : 33,428.72 = 14,794.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,231.16/33,428.72 = 14,794.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,231.16x = 33,428.72 × 14,794.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,231.16x = 494,552,766.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,552,766.89/24,231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,409.79

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