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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,347, 33,599.04 and 14,921.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,347, 33,599.04 and 14,921.84 is: 20,592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,347 : 33,599.04 = 14,921.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,347/33,599.04 = 14,921.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,347x = 33,599.04 × 14,921.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,347x = 501,359,499.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,359,499.03/24,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,592.25

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