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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,306.68, 33,533.34 and 14,880.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,306.68, 33,533.34 and 14,880.71 is: 20,529.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,306.68 : 33,533.34 = 14,880.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,306.68/33,533.34 = 14,880.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,306.68x = 33,533.34 × 14,880.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,306.68x = 498,999,740.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,999,740.20/24,306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,529.33

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