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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,426.33, 33,702.87 and 14,871.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,426.33, 33,702.87 and 14,871.21 is: 20,518.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,426.33 : 33,702.87 = 14,871.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,426.33/33,702.87 = 14,871.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,426.33x = 33,702.87 × 14,871.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,426.33x = 501,202,457.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,202,457.37/24,426.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,518.94

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