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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,248.18, 33,454.68 and 14,685

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,248.18, 33,454.68 and 14,685 is: 20,260.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,248.18 : 33,454.68 = 14,685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,248.18/33,454.68 = 14,685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,248.18x = 33,454.68 × 14,685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,248.18x = 491,281,975.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,281,975.80/24,248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,260.58

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