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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,397.68, 33,671.16 and 14,972.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,397.68, 33,671.16 and 14,972.40 is: 20,663.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,397.68 : 33,671.16 = 14,972.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,397.68/33,671.16 = 14,972.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,397.68x = 33,671.16 × 14,972.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,397.68x = 504,138,075.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,138,075.98/24,397.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,663.36

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