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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.20, 33,571.86 and 14,764.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.20, 33,571.86 and 14,764.34 is: 20,374.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.20 : 33,571.86 = 14,764.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.20/33,571.86 = 14,764.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.20x = 33,571.86 × 14,764.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.20x = 495,666,355.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,666,355.47/24,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,374.99

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