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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,426.24, 33,706.44 and 14,994.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,426.24, 33,706.44 and 14,994.87 is: 20,691.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,426.24 : 33,706.44 = 14,994.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,426.24/33,706.44 = 14,994.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,426.24x = 33,706.44 × 14,994.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,426.24x = 505,423,685.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,423,685.96/24,426.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,691.83

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