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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,116.58, 33,270.93 and 14,681.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,116.58, 33,270.93 and 14,681.70 is: 20,254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,116.58 : 33,270.93 = 14,681.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,116.58/33,270.93 = 14,681.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,116.58x = 33,270.93 × 14,681.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,116.58x = 488,473,812.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,473,812.98/24,116.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,254.69

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