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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,246.46, 33,459.43 and 14,692

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,246.46, 33,459.43 and 14,692 is: 20,274.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,246.46 : 33,459.43 = 14,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,246.46/33,459.43 = 14,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,246.46x = 33,459.43 × 14,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,246.46x = 491,585,945.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,585,945.56/24,246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,274.55

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