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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,079.28, 33,233.04 and 14,646.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,079.28, 33,233.04 and 14,646.02 is: 20,213.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,079.28 : 33,233.04 = 14,646.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,079.28/33,233.04 = 14,646.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,079.28x = 33,233.04 × 14,646.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,079.28x = 486,731,768.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,731,768.50/24,079.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,213.72

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