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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,436.74, 33,722.28 and 14,873.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,436.74, 33,722.28 and 14,873.16 is: 20,524.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,436.74 : 33,722.28 = 14,873.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,436.74/33,722.28 = 14,873.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,436.74x = 33,722.28 × 14,873.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,436.74x = 501,556,866.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,556,866.00/24,436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.70

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