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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,278.94, 33,506.46 and 14,725.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,278.94, 33,506.46 and 14,725.53 is: 20,322.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,278.94 : 33,506.46 = 14,725.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,278.94/33,506.46 = 14,725.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,278.94x = 33,506.46 × 14,725.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,278.94x = 493,400,381.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,400,381.92/24,278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,322.16

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