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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,268.92, 33,474.78 and 14,821.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,268.92, 33,474.78 and 14,821.08 is: 20,443.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,268.92 : 33,474.78 = 14,821.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,268.92/33,474.78 = 14,821.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,268.92x = 33,474.78 × 14,821.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,268.92x = 496,132,392.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,132,392.36/24,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,443.12

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