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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,415.23, 33,695.49 and 14,855.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,415.23, 33,695.49 and 14,855.79 is: 20,502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,415.23 : 33,695.49 = 14,855.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,415.23/33,695.49 = 14,855.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,415.23x = 33,695.49 × 14,855.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,415.23x = 500,573,123.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,573,123.39/24,415.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,502.49

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