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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.74, 33,410.16 and 14,778.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.74, 33,410.16 and 14,778.48 is: 20,393.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.74 : 33,410.16 = 14,778.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.74/33,410.16 = 14,778.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.74x = 33,410.16 × 14,778.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.74x = 493,751,381.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,751,381.36/24,211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,393.06

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