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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,248.67, 33,427.04 and 14,810.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,248.67, 33,427.04 and 14,810.91 is: 20,416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,248.67 : 33,427.04 = 14,810.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,248.67/33,427.04 = 14,810.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,248.67x = 33,427.04 × 14,810.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,248.67x = 495,084,806.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,084,806.95/24,248.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,416.99

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