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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,290.13, 33,520.60 and 14,726.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,290.13, 33,520.60 and 14,726.87 is: 20,323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,290.13 : 33,520.60 = 14,726.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,290.13/33,520.60 = 14,726.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,290.13x = 33,520.60 × 14,726.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,290.13x = 493,653,518.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,653,518.52/24,290.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,323.21

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