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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,084.52, 33,240.18 and 14,651.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,084.52, 33,240.18 and 14,651.26 is: 20,220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,084.52 : 33,240.18 = 14,651.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,084.52/33,240.18 = 14,651.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,084.52x = 33,240.18 × 14,651.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,084.52x = 487,010,519.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,010,519.63/24,084.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,220.89

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