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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,368.76, 33,632.25 and 14,808.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,368.76, 33,632.25 and 14,808.81 is: 20,438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,368.76 : 33,632.25 = 14,808.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,368.76/33,632.25 = 14,808.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,368.76x = 33,632.25 × 14,808.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,368.76x = 498,053,600.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,053,600.12/24,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,438.20

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