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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,160.73, 33,350.07 and 14,605.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,160.73, 33,350.07 and 14,605.97 is: 20,161.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,160.73 : 33,350.07 = 14,605.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,160.73/33,350.07 = 14,605.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,160.73x = 33,350.07 × 14,605.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,160.73x = 487,110,121.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,110,121.92/24,160.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,161.23

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