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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,372.54, 33,636.38 and 14,810.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,372.54, 33,636.38 and 14,810.22 is: 20,439.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,372.54 : 33,636.38 = 14,810.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,372.54/33,636.38 = 14,810.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,372.54x = 33,636.38 × 14,810.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,372.54x = 498,162,113.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,162,113.75/24,372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,439.48

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