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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,252.28, 33,460.92 and 14,695.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,252.28, 33,460.92 and 14,695.72 is: 20,275.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,252.28 : 33,460.92 = 14,695.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,252.28/33,460.92 = 14,695.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,252.28x = 33,460.92 × 14,695.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,252.28x = 491,732,311.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,732,311.26/24,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,275.71

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