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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,235.69, 33,444.82 and 14,804.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,235.69, 33,444.82 and 14,804.25 is: 20,429.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,235.69 : 33,444.82 = 14,804.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,235.69/33,444.82 = 14,804.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,235.69x = 33,444.82 × 14,804.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,235.69x = 495,125,476.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,125,476.49/24,235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,429.60

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