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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,232.69, 33,440.68 and 14,801.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,232.69, 33,440.68 and 14,801.25 is: 20,425.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,232.69 : 33,440.68 = 14,801.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,232.69/33,440.68 = 14,801.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,232.69x = 33,440.68 × 14,801.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,232.69x = 494,963,864.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,963,864.85/24,232.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.46

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