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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.74, 33,506.76 and 14,848.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.74, 33,506.76 and 14,848.48 is: 20,489.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.74 : 33,506.76 = 14,848.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.74/33,506.76 = 14,848.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.74x = 33,506.76 × 14,848.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.74x = 497,524,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,524,455.72/24,281.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,489.65

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