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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,476.96, 33,783.46 and 14,919.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,476.96, 33,783.46 and 14,919.96 is: 20,592.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,476.96 : 33,783.46 = 14,919.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,476.96/33,783.46 = 14,919.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,476.96x = 33,783.46 × 14,919.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,476.96x = 504,047,871.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,047,871.86/24,476.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,592.75

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