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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,122.96, 33,296.91 and 14,696.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,122.96, 33,296.91 and 14,696.18 is: 20,285.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,122.96 : 33,296.91 = 14,696.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,122.96/33,296.91 = 14,696.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,122.96x = 33,296.91 × 14,696.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,122.96x = 489,337,382.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,337,382.80/24,122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,285.13

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