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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,391.52, 33,646.26 and 14,694.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,391.52, 33,646.26 and 14,694.24 is: 20,269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,391.52 : 33,646.26 = 14,694.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,391.52/33,646.26 = 14,694.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,391.52x = 33,646.26 × 14,694.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,391.52x = 494,406,219.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,406,219.54/24,391.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.59

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