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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,262.53, 33,483.82 and 14,703.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,262.53, 33,483.82 and 14,703.25 is: 20,291.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,262.53 : 33,483.82 = 14,703.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,262.53/33,483.82 = 14,703.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,262.53x = 33,483.82 × 14,703.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,262.53x = 492,320,976.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,320,976.42/24,262.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,291.41

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