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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,425.24, 33,702.53 and 14,996.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,425.24, 33,702.53 and 14,996.84 is: 20,692.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,425.24 : 33,702.53 = 14,996.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,425.24/33,702.53 = 14,996.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,425.24x = 33,702.53 × 14,996.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,425.24x = 505,431,206.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,431,206.51/24,425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,692.99

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