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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,390.52, 33,644.88 and 14,693.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,390.52, 33,644.88 and 14,693.24 is: 20,268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,390.52 : 33,644.88 = 14,693.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,390.52/33,644.88 = 14,693.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,390.52x = 33,644.88 × 14,693.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,390.52x = 494,352,296.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,352,296.61/24,390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,268.21

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