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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.74, 33,226.36 and 14,641.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.74, 33,226.36 and 14,641.58 is: 20,211.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.74 : 33,226.36 = 14,641.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.74/33,226.36 = 14,641.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.74x = 33,226.36 × 14,641.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.74x = 486,486,408.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,486,408.05/24,069.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,211.54

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