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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,112.08, 33,264.72 and 14,677.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,112.08, 33,264.72 and 14,677.20 is: 20,248.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,112.08 : 33,264.72 = 14,677.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,112.08/33,264.72 = 14,677.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,112.08x = 33,264.72 × 14,677.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,112.08x = 488,232,948.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,232,948.38/24,112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,248.48

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