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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,240.79, 33,441.69 and 14,803.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,240.79, 33,441.69 and 14,803.75 is: 20,422.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,240.79 : 33,441.69 = 14,803.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,240.79/33,441.69 = 14,803.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,240.79x = 33,441.69 × 14,803.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,240.79x = 495,062,418.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,062,418.34/24,240.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,422.70

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