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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,212.36, 33,408.78 and 14,783.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,212.36, 33,408.78 and 14,783.96 is: 20,399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,212.36 : 33,408.78 = 14,783.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,212.36/33,408.78 = 14,783.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,212.36x = 33,408.78 × 14,783.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,212.36x = 493,914,067.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,914,067.17/24,212.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,399.25

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