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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,335.37, 33,577.02 and 14,775.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,335.37, 33,577.02 and 14,775.03 is: 20,386.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,335.37 : 33,577.02 = 14,775.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,335.37/33,577.02 = 14,775.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,335.37x = 33,577.02 × 14,775.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,335.37x = 496,101,477.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,101,477.81/24,335.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,386.03

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