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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,475.43, 33,776.06 and 14,915.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,475.43, 33,776.06 and 14,915.36 is: 20,583.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,475.43 : 33,776.06 = 14,915.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,475.43/33,776.06 = 14,915.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,475.43x = 33,776.06 × 14,915.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,475.43x = 503,782,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,782,064.06/24,475.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,583.17

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