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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,247.17, 33,424.97 and 14,809.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,247.17, 33,424.97 and 14,809.41 is: 20,414.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,247.17 : 33,424.97 = 14,809.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,247.17/33,424.97 = 14,809.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,247.17x = 33,424.97 × 14,809.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,247.17x = 495,004,010.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,004,010.92/24,247.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,414.92

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