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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,243.46, 33,441.48 and 14,795.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,243.46, 33,441.48 and 14,795.62 is: 20,409.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,243.46 : 33,441.48 = 14,795.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,243.46/33,441.48 = 14,795.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,243.46x = 33,441.48 × 14,795.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,243.46x = 494,787,430.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,787,430.32/24,243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,409.11

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