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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,207.24, 33,409.70 and 14,781.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,207.24, 33,409.70 and 14,781.32 is: 20,400.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,207.24 : 33,409.70 = 14,781.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,207.24/33,409.70 = 14,781.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,207.24x = 33,409.70 × 14,781.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,207.24x = 493,839,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,839,466.80/24,207.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,400.49

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