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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,248.79, 33,452.73 and 14,811.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,248.79, 33,452.73 and 14,811.75 is: 20,433.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,248.79 : 33,452.73 = 14,811.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,248.79/33,452.73 = 14,811.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,248.79x = 33,452.73 × 14,811.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,248.79x = 495,493,473.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,493,473.58/24,248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,433.74

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