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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,438.27, 33,727.66 and 14,883.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,438.27, 33,727.66 and 14,883.76 is: 20,541.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,438.27 : 33,727.66 = 14,883.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,438.27/33,727.66 = 14,883.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,438.27x = 33,727.66 × 14,883.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,438.27x = 501,994,275.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,994,275.27/24,438.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,541.32

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