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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,358.87, 33,611.62 and 14,793.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,358.87, 33,611.62 and 14,793.77 is: 20,413.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,358.87 : 33,611.62 = 14,793.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,358.87/33,611.62 = 14,793.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,358.87x = 33,611.62 × 14,793.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,358.87x = 497,242,575.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,242,575.61/24,358.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,413.20

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