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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,424.08, 33,706.96 and 14,867.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,424.08, 33,706.96 and 14,867.76 is: 20,518.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,424.08 : 33,706.96 = 14,867.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,424.08/33,706.96 = 14,867.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,424.08x = 33,706.96 × 14,867.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,424.08x = 501,146,991.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,146,991.61/24,424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,518.56

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