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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,309.16, 33,544.74 and 14,876.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,309.16, 33,544.74 and 14,876.44 is: 20,528.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,309.16 : 33,544.74 = 14,876.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,309.16/33,544.74 = 14,876.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,309.16x = 33,544.74 × 14,876.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,309.16x = 499,026,311.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,026,311.93/24,309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,528.32

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