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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,285.76, 33,505.14 and 14,722.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,285.76, 33,505.14 and 14,722.16 is: 20,311.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,285.76 : 33,505.14 = 14,722.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,285.76/33,505.14 = 14,722.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,285.76x = 33,505.14 × 14,722.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,285.76x = 493,268,031.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,268,031.90/24,285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,311.00

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