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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,383.25, 33,649.70 and 14,949.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,383.25, 33,649.70 and 14,949.99 is: 20,631.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,383.25 : 33,649.70 = 14,949.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,383.25/33,649.70 = 14,949.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,383.25x = 33,649.70 × 14,949.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,383.25x = 503,062,603.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,062,603.75/24,383.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,631.48

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