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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,200.84, 33,404.12 and 14,640.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,200.84, 33,404.12 and 14,640.76 is: 20,208.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,200.84 : 33,404.12 = 14,640.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,200.84/33,404.12 = 14,640.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,200.84x = 33,404.12 × 14,640.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,200.84x = 489,061,703.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,061,703.93/24,200.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,208.46

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