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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,156.08, 33,335.74 and 14,594.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,156.08, 33,335.74 and 14,594.64 is: 20,140.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,156.08 : 33,335.74 = 14,594.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,156.08/33,335.74 = 14,594.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,156.08x = 33,335.74 × 14,594.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,156.08x = 486,523,087.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,523,087.95/24,156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,140.81

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