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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,362.94, 33,611.04 and 14,799.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,362.94, 33,611.04 and 14,799.24 is: 20,416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,362.94 : 33,611.04 = 14,799.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,362.94/33,611.04 = 14,799.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,362.94x = 33,611.04 × 14,799.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,362.94x = 497,417,847.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,417,847.61/24,362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,416.99

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