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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,290.04, 33,521.68 and 14,860.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,290.04, 33,521.68 and 14,860.40 is: 20,508.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,290.04 : 33,521.68 = 14,860.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,290.04/33,521.68 = 14,860.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,290.04x = 33,521.68 × 14,860.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,290.04x = 498,145,573.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,145,573.47/24,290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,508.22

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