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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,100.61, 33,252.30 and 14,662.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,100.61, 33,252.30 and 14,662.49 is: 20,230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,100.61 : 33,252.30 = 14,662.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,100.61/33,252.30 = 14,662.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,100.61x = 33,252.30 × 14,662.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,100.61x = 487,561,349.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,561,349.97/24,100.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,230.25

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