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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,120.46, 33,293.46 and 14,693.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,120.46, 33,293.46 and 14,693.68 is: 20,281.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,120.46 : 33,293.46 = 14,693.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,120.46/33,293.46 = 14,693.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,120.46x = 33,293.46 × 14,693.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,120.46x = 489,203,447.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,203,447.33/24,120.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,281.68

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