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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,374.62, 33,637.59 and 14,948.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,374.62, 33,637.59 and 14,948.38 is: 20,629.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,374.62 : 33,637.59 = 14,948.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,374.62/33,637.59 = 14,948.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,374.62x = 33,637.59 × 14,948.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,374.62x = 502,827,477.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,827,477.60/24,374.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,629.14

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