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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,416.16, 33,694.96 and 14,979.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,416.16, 33,694.96 and 14,979.12 is: 20,671.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,416.16 : 33,694.96 = 14,979.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,416.16/33,694.96 = 14,979.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,416.16x = 33,694.96 × 14,979.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,416.16x = 504,720,849.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,720,849.24/24,416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,671.59

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