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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,272.92, 33,460.50 and 14,835.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,272.92, 33,460.50 and 14,835.16 is: 20,450.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,272.92 : 33,460.50 = 14,835.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,272.92/33,460.50 = 14,835.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,272.92x = 33,460.50 × 14,835.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,272.92x = 496,391,871.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,391,871.18/24,272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,450.44

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