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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,286.76, 33,506.52 and 14,723.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,286.76, 33,506.52 and 14,723.16 is: 20,312.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,286.76 : 33,506.52 = 14,723.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,286.76/33,506.52 = 14,723.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,286.76x = 33,506.52 × 14,723.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,286.76x = 493,321,855.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,321,855.00/24,286.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,312.38

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