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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.04, 33,662.70 and 14,835.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.04, 33,662.70 and 14,835.66 is: 20,474.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.04 : 33,662.70 = 14,835.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.04/33,662.70 = 14,835.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.04x = 33,662.70 × 14,835.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.04x = 499,408,371.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,408,371.88/24,392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,474.24

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