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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,265.92, 33,490.32 and 14,709.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,265.92, 33,490.32 and 14,709.66 is: 20,301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,265.92 : 33,490.32 = 14,709.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,265.92/33,490.32 = 14,709.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,265.92x = 33,490.32 × 14,709.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,265.92x = 492,631,220.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,631,220.49/24,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,301.36

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