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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.32, 33,460.86 and 14,816.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.32, 33,460.86 and 14,816.44 is: 20,443.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.32 : 33,460.86 = 14,816.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.32/33,460.86 = 14,816.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.32x = 33,460.86 × 14,816.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.32x = 495,770,824.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,770,824.54/24,251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,443.04

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