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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,409.96, 33,668.10 and 14,983.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,409.96, 33,668.10 and 14,983.72 is: 20,666.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,409.96 : 33,668.10 = 14,983.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,409.96/33,668.10 = 14,983.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,409.96x = 33,668.10 × 14,983.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,409.96x = 504,473,383.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,473,383.33/24,409.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,666.70

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