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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,109.68, 33,271.35 and 14,678.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,109.68, 33,271.35 and 14,678.25 is: 20,255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,109.68 : 33,271.35 = 14,678.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,109.68/33,271.35 = 14,678.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,109.68x = 33,271.35 × 14,678.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,109.68x = 488,365,193.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,365,193.14/24,109.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.98

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