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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,006.10, 33,146.13 and 14,587.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,006.10, 33,146.13 and 14,587.30 is: 20,141.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,006.10 : 33,146.13 = 14,587.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,006.10/33,146.13 = 14,587.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,006.10x = 33,146.13 × 14,587.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,006.10x = 483,512,542.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,512,542.15/24,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,141.24

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