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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,018.66, 33,148.44 and 14,592.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,018.66, 33,148.44 and 14,592.42 is: 20,139.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,018.66 : 33,148.44 = 14,592.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,018.66/33,148.44 = 14,592.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,018.66x = 33,148.44 × 14,592.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,018.66x = 483,715,958.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,715,958.82/24,018.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,139.17

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