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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,358, 33,590.16 and 14,799.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,358, 33,590.16 and 14,799.28 is: 20,408.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,358 : 33,590.16 = 14,799.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,358/33,590.16 = 14,799.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,358x = 33,590.16 × 14,799.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,358x = 497,110,183.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,110,183.08/24,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,408.50

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