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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,386.52, 33,639.36 and 14,689.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,386.52, 33,639.36 and 14,689.23 is: 20,262.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,386.52 : 33,639.36 = 14,689.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,386.52/33,639.36 = 14,689.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,386.52x = 33,639.36 × 14,689.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,386.52x = 494,136,296.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,136,296.09/24,386.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,262.68

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