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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.96, 36,030.48 and 14,680.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.96, 36,030.48 and 14,680.54 is: 22,008.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.96 : 36,030.48 = 14,680.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.96/36,030.48 = 14,680.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.96x = 36,030.48 × 14,680.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.96x = 528,946,902.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,946,902.86/24,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,008.31

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