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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,217.76, 33,423.60 and 14,784.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,217.76, 33,423.60 and 14,784.32 is: 20,404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,217.76 : 33,423.60 = 14,784.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,217.76/33,423.60 = 14,784.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,217.76x = 33,423.60 × 14,784.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,217.76x = 494,145,197.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,145,197.95/24,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,404.25

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