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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,373.44, 33,618.24 and 14,945.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,373.44, 33,618.24 and 14,945.76 is: 20,614.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,373.44 : 33,618.24 = 14,945.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,373.44/33,618.24 = 14,945.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,373.44x = 33,618.24 × 14,945.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,373.44x = 502,450,146.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,450,146.66/24,373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,614.66

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