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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,105.68, 33,265.83 and 14,674.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,105.68, 33,265.83 and 14,674.24 is: 20,250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,105.68 : 33,265.83 = 14,674.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,105.68/33,265.83 = 14,674.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,105.68x = 33,265.83 × 14,674.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,105.68x = 488,150,735.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,150,735.00/24,105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.45

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