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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423.75, 33,700.47 and 14,995.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423.75, 33,700.47 and 14,995.35 is: 20,690.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423.75 : 33,700.47 = 14,995.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423.75/33,700.47 = 14,995.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423.75x = 33,700.47 × 14,995.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423.75x = 505,350,342.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,350,342.81/24,423.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,690.94

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