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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,264.84, 33,485.61 and 14,701.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,264.84, 33,485.61 and 14,701.57 is: 20,288.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,264.84 : 33,485.61 = 14,701.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,264.84/33,485.61 = 14,701.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,264.84x = 33,485.61 × 14,701.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,264.84x = 492,291,039.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,291,039.41/24,264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,288.25

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