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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,100.79, 33,252.56 and 14,662.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,100.79, 33,252.56 and 14,662.67 is: 20,230.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,100.79 : 33,252.56 = 14,662.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,100.79/33,252.56 = 14,662.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,100.79x = 33,252.56 × 14,662.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,100.79x = 487,571,323.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,571,323.75/24,100.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,230.51

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