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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,245.46, 33,450.94 and 14,682.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,245.46, 33,450.94 and 14,682.29 is: 20,256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,245.46 : 33,450.94 = 14,682.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,245.46/33,450.94 = 14,682.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,245.46x = 33,450.94 × 14,682.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,245.46x = 491,136,328.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,136,328.44/24,245.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,256.84

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