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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,590.16, 33,926.40 and 14,515.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,590.16, 33,926.40 and 14,515.20 is: 20,026.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,590.16 : 33,926.40 = 14,515.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,590.16/33,926.40 = 14,515.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,590.16x = 33,926.40 × 14,515.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,590.16x = 492,448,481.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,448,481.28/24,590.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,026.24

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