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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,263.78, 33,475.65 and 14,706.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,263.78, 33,475.65 and 14,706.74 is: 20,290.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,263.78 : 33,475.65 = 14,706.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,263.78/33,475.65 = 14,706.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,263.78x = 33,475.65 × 14,706.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,263.78x = 492,317,680.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,317,680.88/24,263.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,290.23

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