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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,257.52, 33,475.92 and 14,831.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,257.52, 33,475.92 and 14,831.28 is: 20,467.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,257.52 : 33,475.92 = 14,831.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,257.52/33,475.92 = 14,831.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,257.52x = 33,475.92 × 14,831.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,257.52x = 496,490,742.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,490,742.78/24,257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,467.50

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