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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,119.96, 33,292.77 and 14,693.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,119.96, 33,292.77 and 14,693.18 is: 20,280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,119.96 : 33,292.77 = 14,693.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,119.96/33,292.77 = 14,693.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,119.96x = 33,292.77 × 14,693.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,119.96x = 489,176,662.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,176,662.31/24,119.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,280.99

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