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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,263.56, 33,481.38 and 14,841.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,263.56, 33,481.38 and 14,841.64 is: 20,480.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,263.56 : 33,481.38 = 14,841.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,263.56/33,481.38 = 14,841.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,263.56x = 33,481.38 × 14,841.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,263.56x = 496,918,588.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,918,588.66/24,263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,480.04

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