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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,357.87, 33,610.25 and 14,792.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,357.87, 33,610.25 and 14,792.77 is: 20,411.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,357.87 : 33,610.25 = 14,792.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,357.87/33,610.25 = 14,792.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,357.87x = 33,610.25 × 14,792.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,357.87x = 497,188,539.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,188,539.90/24,357.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,411.82

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