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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,474.96, 33,780.72 and 14,917.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,474.96, 33,780.72 and 14,917.98 is: 20,590.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,474.96 : 33,780.72 = 14,917.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,474.96/33,780.72 = 14,917.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,474.96x = 33,780.72 × 14,917.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,474.96x = 503,940,105.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,940,105.35/24,474.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,590.03

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