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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,313.96, 33,548.52 and 14,875.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,313.96, 33,548.52 and 14,875.84 is: 20,525.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,313.96 : 33,548.52 = 14,875.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,313.96/33,548.52 = 14,875.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,313.96x = 33,548.52 × 14,875.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,313.96x = 499,062,415.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,062,415.76/24,313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,525.76

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