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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.28, 33,459.54 and 14,694.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.28, 33,459.54 and 14,694.72 is: 20,274.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.28 : 33,459.54 = 14,694.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.28/33,459.54 = 14,694.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.28x = 33,459.54 × 14,694.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.28x = 491,678,571.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,678,571.63/24,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,274.33

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