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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.82, 33,472.38 and 14,692.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.82, 33,472.38 and 14,692.68 is: 20,276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.82 : 33,472.38 = 14,692.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.82/33,472.38 = 14,692.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.82x = 33,472.38 × 14,692.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.82x = 491,798,968.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,798,968.18/24,254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,276.34

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