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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,213.64, 33,416.58 and 14,784.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,213.64, 33,416.58 and 14,784.04 is: 20,403.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,213.64 : 33,416.58 = 14,784.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,213.64/33,416.58 = 14,784.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,213.64x = 33,416.58 × 14,784.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,213.64x = 494,032,055.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,032,055.38/24,213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,403.05

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