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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,333.54, 36,482.79 and 14,954.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,333.54, 36,482.79 and 14,954.18 is: 22,420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,333.54 : 36,482.79 = 14,954.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,333.54/36,482.79 = 14,954.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,333.54x = 36,482.79 × 14,954.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,333.54x = 545,570,243.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,570,243.69/24,333.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,420.50

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