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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,181.84, 33,373.38 and 14,755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,181.84, 33,373.38 and 14,755.96 is: 20,364.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,181.84 : 33,373.38 = 14,755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,181.84/33,373.38 = 14,755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,181.84x = 33,373.38 × 14,755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,181.84x = 492,456,260.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,456,260.34/24,181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,364.71

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