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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,486.22, 33,793.10 and 14,923.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,486.22, 33,793.10 and 14,923.77 is: 20,596.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,486.22 : 33,793.10 = 14,923.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,486.22/33,793.10 = 14,923.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,486.22x = 33,793.10 × 14,923.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,486.22x = 504,320,451.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,320,451.99/24,486.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,596.09

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