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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,261.53, 33,482.44 and 14,702.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,261.53, 33,482.44 and 14,702.25 is: 20,290.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,261.53 : 33,482.44 = 14,702.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,261.53/33,482.44 = 14,702.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,261.53x = 33,482.44 × 14,702.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,261.53x = 492,267,292.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,267,292.29/24,261.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,290.03

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