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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,285.40, 33,516.30 and 14,730.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,285.40, 33,516.30 and 14,730.28 is: 20,329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,285.40 : 33,516.30 = 14,730.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,285.40/33,516.30 = 14,730.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,285.40x = 33,516.30 × 14,730.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,285.40x = 493,704,483.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,704,483.56/24,285.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,329.27

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