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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,245.52, 33,459.32 and 14,819.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,245.52, 33,459.32 and 14,819.28 is: 20,450.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,245.52 : 33,459.32 = 14,819.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,245.52/33,459.32 = 14,819.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,245.52x = 33,459.32 × 14,819.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,245.52x = 495,843,031.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,843,031.69/24,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,450.91

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