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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.84, 33,488.37 and 14,703.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.84, 33,488.37 and 14,703.57 is: 20,291.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.84 : 33,488.37 = 14,703.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.84/33,488.37 = 14,703.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.84x = 33,488.37 × 14,703.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.84x = 492,398,592.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,398,592.48/24,266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,291.01

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