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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,204.64, 33,406.04 and 14,778.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,204.64, 33,406.04 and 14,778.64 is: 20,396.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,204.64 : 33,406.04 = 14,778.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,204.64/33,406.04 = 14,778.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,204.64x = 33,406.04 × 14,778.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,204.64x = 493,695,838.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,695,838.99/24,204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,396.74

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