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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,261.72, 33,484.49 and 14,705.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,261.72, 33,484.49 and 14,705.40 is: 20,295.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,261.72 : 33,484.49 = 14,705.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,261.72/33,484.49 = 14,705.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,261.72x = 33,484.49 × 14,705.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,261.72x = 492,402,819.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,402,819.25/24,261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,295.46

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