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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,292.02, 33,524.43 and 14,862.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,292.02, 33,524.43 and 14,862.40 is: 20,510.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,292.02 : 33,524.43 = 14,862.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,292.02/33,524.43 = 14,862.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,292.02x = 33,524.43 × 14,862.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,292.02x = 498,253,488.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,253,488.43/24,292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,510.99

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