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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,275.52, 33,492.96 and 14,834.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,275.52, 33,492.96 and 14,834.40 is: 20,467.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,275.52 : 33,492.96 = 14,834.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,275.52/33,492.96 = 14,834.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,275.52x = 33,492.96 × 14,834.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,275.52x = 496,847,965.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,847,965.82/24,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,467.04

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