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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,366.59, 33,626.17 and 14,295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,366.59, 33,626.17 and 14,295.20 is: 19,727.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,366.59 : 33,626.17 = 14,295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,366.59/33,626.17 = 14,295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,366.59x = 33,626.17 × 14,295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,366.59x = 480,692,825.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,692,825.38/24,366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,727.54

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