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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,243, 33,455.88 and 14,816.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,243, 33,455.88 and 14,816.76 is: 20,447.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,243 : 33,455.88 = 14,816.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,243/33,455.88 = 14,816.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,243x = 33,455.88 × 14,816.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,243x = 495,707,744.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,707,744.55/24,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,447.46

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