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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,103.08, 33,268.10 and 14,679.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,103.08, 33,268.10 and 14,679.54 is: 20,261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,103.08 : 33,268.10 = 14,679.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,103.08/33,268.10 = 14,679.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,103.08x = 33,268.10 × 14,679.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,103.08x = 488,360,331.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,360,331.28/24,103.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,261.32

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