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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,315.52, 33,555 and 14,249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,315.52, 33,555 and 14,249.08 is: 19,663.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,315.52 : 33,555 = 14,249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,315.52/33,555 = 14,249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,315.52x = 33,555 × 14,249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,315.52x = 478,127,879.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,127,879.40/24,315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,663.49

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