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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,543.96, 33,869.76 and 14,999.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,543.96, 33,869.76 and 14,999.82 is: 20,699.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,543.96 : 33,869.76 = 14,999.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,543.96/33,869.76 = 14,999.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,543.96x = 33,869.76 × 14,999.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,543.96x = 508,040,303.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,040,303.44/24,543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,699.20

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