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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,302.97, 33,521.31 and 14,876.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,302.97, 33,521.31 and 14,876.19 is: 20,518.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,302.97 : 33,521.31 = 14,876.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,302.97/33,521.31 = 14,876.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,302.97x = 33,521.31 × 14,876.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,302.97x = 498,669,376.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,669,376.61/24,302.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,518.87

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