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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.68, 33,455.46 and 14,803.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.68, 33,455.46 and 14,803.84 is: 20,422.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.68 : 33,455.46 = 14,803.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.68/33,455.46 = 14,803.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.68x = 33,455.46 × 14,803.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.68x = 495,269,276.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,269,276.97/24,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,422.06

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