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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,302.16, 33,535.08 and 14,869.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,302.16, 33,535.08 and 14,869.44 is: 20,518.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,302.16 : 33,535.08 = 14,869.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,302.16/33,535.08 = 14,869.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,302.16x = 33,535.08 × 14,869.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,302.16x = 498,647,859.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,647,859.96/24,302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,518.66

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