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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,368.76, 33,624.38 and 14,806.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,368.76, 33,624.38 and 14,806.68 is: 20,430.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,368.76 : 33,624.38 = 14,806.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,368.76/33,624.38 = 14,806.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,368.76x = 33,624.38 × 14,806.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,368.76x = 497,865,434.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,865,434.86/24,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,430.48

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