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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,122.48, 33,289.01 and 14,691.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,122.48, 33,289.01 and 14,691.04 is: 20,273.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,122.48 : 33,289.01 = 14,691.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,122.48/33,289.01 = 14,691.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,122.48x = 33,289.01 × 14,691.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,122.48x = 489,050,020.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,050,020.79/24,122.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,273.63

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