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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,245.93, 33,451.61 and 14,682.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,245.93, 33,451.61 and 14,682.77 is: 20,257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,245.93 : 33,451.61 = 14,682.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,245.93/33,451.61 = 14,682.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,245.93x = 33,451.61 × 14,682.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,245.93x = 491,162,221.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,162,221.83/24,245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,257.51

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