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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,368.76, 33,629.70 and 14,935.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,368.76, 33,629.70 and 14,935.50 is: 20,611.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,368.76 : 33,629.70 = 14,935.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,368.76/33,629.70 = 14,935.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,368.76x = 33,629.70 × 14,935.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,368.76x = 502,276,384.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,276,384.35/24,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,611.49

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