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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,246.62, 33,450.05 and 14,809.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,246.62, 33,450.05 and 14,809.71 is: 20,431.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,246.62 : 33,450.05 = 14,809.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,246.62/33,450.05 = 14,809.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,246.62x = 33,450.05 × 14,809.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,246.62x = 495,385,587.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,385,587.54/24,246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,431.12

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