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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,212.64, 33,415.20 and 14,783.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,212.64, 33,415.20 and 14,783.04 is: 20,401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,212.64 : 33,415.20 = 14,783.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,212.64/33,415.20 = 14,783.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,212.64x = 33,415.20 × 14,783.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,212.64x = 493,978,238.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,978,238.21/24,212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,401.67

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