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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,356.52, 33,588.68 and 14,797.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,356.52, 33,588.68 and 14,797.98 is: 20,407.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,356.52 : 33,588.68 = 14,797.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,356.52/33,588.68 = 14,797.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,356.52x = 33,588.68 × 14,797.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,356.52x = 497,044,540.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,044,540.88/24,356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,407.04

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