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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.32, 33,465 and 14,819.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.32, 33,465 and 14,819.44 is: 20,447.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.32 : 33,465 = 14,819.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.32/33,465 = 14,819.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.32x = 33,465 × 14,819.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.32x = 495,932,559.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,932,559.60/24,254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,447.18

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