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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,366.76, 33,621.62 and 14,804.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,366.76, 33,621.62 and 14,804.68 is: 20,427.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,366.76 : 33,621.62 = 14,804.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,366.76/33,621.62 = 14,804.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,366.76x = 33,621.62 × 14,804.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,366.76x = 497,757,325.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,757,325.18/24,366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,427.72

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