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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,111, 33,273.18 and 14,677.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,111, 33,273.18 and 14,677.74 is: 20,255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,111 : 33,273.18 = 14,677.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,111/33,273.18 = 14,677.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,111x = 33,273.18 × 14,677.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,111x = 488,375,085.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,375,085.01/24,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.28

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