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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,252.32, 33,462.24 and 14,817.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,252.32, 33,462.24 and 14,817.44 is: 20,444.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,252.32 : 33,462.24 = 14,817.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,252.32/33,462.24 = 14,817.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,252.32x = 33,462.24 × 14,817.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,252.32x = 495,824,733.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,824,733.47/24,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,444.42

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