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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,175.24, 33,372.66 and 14,747.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,175.24, 33,372.66 and 14,747.56 is: 20,358.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,175.24 : 33,372.66 = 14,747.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,175.24/33,372.66 = 14,747.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,175.24x = 33,372.66 × 14,747.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,175.24x = 492,165,305.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,165,305.71/24,175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,358.24

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