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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.78, 33,463.34 and 14,697.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.78, 33,463.34 and 14,697.62 is: 20,277.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.78 : 33,463.34 = 14,697.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.78/33,463.34 = 14,697.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.78x = 33,463.34 × 14,697.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.78x = 491,831,455.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,831,455.25/24,254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,277.71

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