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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,076.74, 33,211.98 and 14,510.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,076.74, 33,211.98 and 14,510.10 is: 20,015.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,076.74 : 33,211.98 = 14,510.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,076.74/33,211.98 = 14,510.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,076.74x = 33,211.98 × 14,510.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,076.74x = 481,909,151.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,909,151.00/24,076.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,015.55

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