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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,212.40, 33,410.52 and 14,777.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,212.40, 33,410.52 and 14,777.52 is: 20,391.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,212.40 : 33,410.52 = 14,777.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,212.40/33,410.52 = 14,777.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,212.40x = 33,410.52 × 14,777.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,212.40x = 493,724,627.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,724,627.51/24,212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,391.40

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