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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,299.49, 33,532.44 and 14,740.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,299.49, 33,532.44 and 14,740.47 is: 20,341.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,299.49 : 33,532.44 = 14,740.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,299.49/33,532.44 = 14,740.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,299.49x = 33,532.44 × 14,740.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,299.49x = 494,283,925.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,283,925.85/24,299.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,341.33

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