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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,304.05, 33,529.73 and 14,878.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,304.05, 33,529.73 and 14,878.08 is: 20,525.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,304.05 : 33,529.73 = 14,878.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,304.05/33,529.73 = 14,878.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,304.05x = 33,529.73 × 14,878.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,304.05x = 498,857,930.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,857,930.93/24,304.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,525.71

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