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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,395.58, 33,666.84 and 14,832.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,395.58, 33,666.84 and 14,832.72 is: 20,469.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,395.58 : 33,666.84 = 14,832.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,395.58/33,666.84 = 14,832.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,395.58x = 33,666.84 × 14,832.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,395.58x = 499,370,811.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,370,811.00/24,395.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,469.72

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