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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.94, 33,314.49 and 14,709.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.94, 33,314.49 and 14,709.54 is: 20,299.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.94 : 33,314.49 = 14,709.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.94/33,314.49 = 14,709.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.94x = 33,314.49 × 14,709.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.94x = 490,040,823.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,040,823.23/24,140.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,299.16

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