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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,210.36, 33,406.02 and 14,781.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,210.36, 33,406.02 and 14,781.96 is: 20,396.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,210.36 : 33,406.02 = 14,781.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,210.36/33,406.02 = 14,781.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,210.36x = 33,406.02 × 14,781.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,210.36x = 493,806,451.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,806,451.40/24,210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,396.49

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