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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,253.52, 33,470.40 and 14,827.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,253.52, 33,470.40 and 14,827.28 is: 20,461.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,253.52 : 33,470.40 = 14,827.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,253.52/33,470.40 = 14,827.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,253.52x = 33,470.40 × 14,827.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,253.52x = 496,274,992.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,274,992.51/24,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,461.98

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