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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,177.42, 33,368.40 and 14,751.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,177.42, 33,368.40 and 14,751.45 is: 20,359.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,177.42 : 33,368.40 = 14,751.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,177.42/33,368.40 = 14,751.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,177.42x = 33,368.40 × 14,751.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,177.42x = 492,232,284.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,232,284.18/24,177.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,359.17

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