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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266, 33,487.44 and 14,832.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266, 33,487.44 and 14,832.56 is: 20,469.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266 : 33,487.44 = 14,832.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266/33,487.44 = 14,832.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266x = 33,487.44 × 14,832.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266x = 496,704,463.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,704,463.05/24,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,469.15

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