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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,106.17, 33,269.82 and 14,546.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,106.17, 33,269.82 and 14,546.55 is: 20,076.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,106.17 : 33,269.82 = 14,546.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,106.17/33,269.82 = 14,546.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,106.17x = 33,269.82 × 14,546.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,106.17x = 483,961,100.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,961,100.12/24,106.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,076.23

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