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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,294.76, 33,527.28 and 14,734.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,294.76, 33,527.28 and 14,734.96 is: 20,334.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,294.76 : 33,527.28 = 14,734.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,294.76/33,527.28 = 14,734.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,294.76x = 33,527.28 × 14,734.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,294.76x = 494,023,129.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,023,129.71/24,294.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,334.55

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