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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.52, 33,467.64 and 14,825.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.52, 33,467.64 and 14,825.28 is: 20,459.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.52 : 33,467.64 = 14,825.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.52/33,467.64 = 14,825.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.52x = 33,467.64 × 14,825.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.52x = 496,167,133.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,167,133.94/24,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,459.22

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