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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,349, 33,601.80 and 14,923.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,349, 33,601.80 and 14,923.84 is: 20,595.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,349 : 33,601.80 = 14,923.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,349/33,601.80 = 14,923.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,349x = 33,601.80 × 14,923.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,349x = 501,467,886.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,467,886.91/24,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,595.01

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