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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,368.68, 33,620.90 and 14,927.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,368.68, 33,620.90 and 14,927.40 is: 20,594.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,368.68 : 33,620.90 = 14,927.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,368.68/33,620.90 = 14,927.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,368.68x = 33,620.90 × 14,927.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,368.68x = 501,872,622.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,872,622.66/24,368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,594.99

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