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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.70, 33,628.83 and 14,815.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.70, 33,628.83 and 14,815.05 is: 20,437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.70 : 33,628.83 = 14,815.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.70/33,628.83 = 14,815.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.70x = 33,628.83 × 14,815.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.70x = 498,212,797.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,212,797.89/24,377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,437.24

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