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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,209.76, 33,411.28 and 14,780.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,209.76, 33,411.28 and 14,780.14 is: 20,397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,209.76 : 33,411.28 = 14,780.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,209.76/33,411.28 = 14,780.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,209.76x = 33,411.28 × 14,780.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,209.76x = 493,823,395.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,823,395.98/24,209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,397.70

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