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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,336.26, 33,584.08 and 14,262.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,336.26, 33,584.08 and 14,262.70 is: 19,682.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,336.26 : 33,584.08 = 14,262.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,336.26/33,584.08 = 14,262.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,336.26x = 33,584.08 × 14,262.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,336.26x = 478,999,657.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,999,657.82/24,336.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,682.55

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