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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,161.99, 33,335.49 and 14,604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,161.99, 33,335.49 and 14,604.80 is: 20,149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,161.99 : 33,335.49 = 14,604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,161.99/33,335.49 = 14,604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,161.99x = 33,335.49 × 14,604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,161.99x = 486,857,997.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,857,997.67/24,161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,149.75

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