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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,475.96, 33,782.08 and 14,918.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,475.96, 33,782.08 and 14,918.96 is: 20,591.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,475.96 : 33,782.08 = 14,918.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,475.96/33,782.08 = 14,918.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,475.96x = 33,782.08 × 14,918.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,475.96x = 503,993,500.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,993,500.24/24,475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,591.37

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