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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,310.16, 33,546.12 and 14,877.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,310.16, 33,546.12 and 14,877.44 is: 20,529.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,310.16 : 33,546.12 = 14,877.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,310.16/33,546.12 = 14,877.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,310.16x = 33,546.12 × 14,877.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,310.16x = 499,080,387.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,080,387.53/24,310.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,529.70

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