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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,285.41, 33,517.59 and 14,726.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,285.41, 33,517.59 and 14,726.85 is: 20,325.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,285.41 : 33,517.59 = 14,726.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,285.41/33,517.59 = 14,726.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,285.41x = 33,517.59 × 14,726.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,285.41x = 493,608,520.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,608,520.29/24,285.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,325.31

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