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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,246.52, 33,460.70 and 14,820.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,246.52, 33,460.70 and 14,820.28 is: 20,452.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,246.52 : 33,460.70 = 14,820.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,246.52/33,460.70 = 14,820.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,246.52x = 33,460.70 × 14,820.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,246.52x = 495,896,943.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,896,943.00/24,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,452.29

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