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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,176.74, 33,374.73 and 14,749.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,176.74, 33,374.73 and 14,749.06 is: 20,360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,176.74 : 33,374.73 = 14,749.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,176.74/33,374.73 = 14,749.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,176.74x = 33,374.73 × 14,749.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,176.74x = 492,245,895.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,245,895.25/24,176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,360.31

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