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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,320.36, 33,562.77 and 14,762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,320.36, 33,562.77 and 14,762 is: 20,371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,320.36 : 33,562.77 = 14,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,320.36/33,562.77 = 14,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,320.36x = 33,562.77 × 14,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,320.36x = 495,453,610.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,453,610.74/24,320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,371.97

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