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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,366.72, 33,626.35 and 14,295.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,366.72, 33,626.35 and 14,295.33 is: 19,727.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,366.72 : 33,626.35 = 14,295.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,366.72/33,626.35 = 14,295.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,366.72x = 33,626.35 × 14,295.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,366.72x = 480,699,698.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,699,698.47/24,366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,727.72

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