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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,145.02, 33,320.43 and 14,714.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,145.02, 33,320.43 and 14,714.46 is: 20,306.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,145.02 : 33,320.43 = 14,714.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,145.02/33,320.43 = 14,714.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,145.02x = 33,320.43 × 14,714.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,145.02x = 490,292,134.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,292,134.42/24,145.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,306.14

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