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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280.04, 33,509.30 and 14,719.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280.04, 33,509.30 and 14,719.82 is: 20,315.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280.04 : 33,509.30 = 14,719.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280.04/33,509.30 = 14,719.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280.04x = 33,509.30 × 14,719.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280.04x = 493,250,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,250,623.18/24,280.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,315.06

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