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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,299.74, 33,532.78 and 14,740.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,299.74, 33,532.78 and 14,740.72 is: 20,341.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,299.74 : 33,532.78 = 14,740.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,299.74/33,532.78 = 14,740.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,299.74x = 33,532.78 × 14,740.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,299.74x = 494,297,320.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,297,320.80/24,299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,341.67

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