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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.36, 33,651.12 and 14,820.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.36, 33,651.12 and 14,820.30 is: 20,458.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.36 : 33,651.12 = 14,820.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.36/33,651.12 = 14,820.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.36x = 33,651.12 × 14,820.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.36x = 498,719,693.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,719,693.74/24,377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,458.31

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