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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,265.12, 33,486.48 and 14,838.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,265.12, 33,486.48 and 14,838.88 is: 20,478.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,265.12 : 33,486.48 = 14,838.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,265.12/33,486.48 = 14,838.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,265.12x = 33,486.48 × 14,838.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,265.12x = 496,901,858.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,901,858.34/24,265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,478.03

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