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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,106.43, 33,266.87 and 14,674.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,106.43, 33,266.87 and 14,674.99 is: 20,251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,106.43 : 33,266.87 = 14,674.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,106.43/33,266.87 = 14,674.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,106.43x = 33,266.87 × 14,674.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,106.43x = 488,190,828.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,190,828.04/24,106.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.48

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