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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,412.96, 33,672.24 and 14,986.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,412.96, 33,672.24 and 14,986.72 is: 20,670.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,412.96 : 33,672.24 = 14,986.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,412.96/33,672.24 = 14,986.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,412.96x = 33,672.24 × 14,986.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,412.96x = 504,636,432.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,636,432.65/24,412.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,670.84

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