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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,164.73, 33,346.26 and 14,606.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,164.73, 33,346.26 and 14,606.93 is: 20,156.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,164.73 : 33,346.26 = 14,606.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,164.73/33,346.26 = 14,606.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,164.73x = 33,346.26 × 14,606.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,164.73x = 487,086,318.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,086,318.85/24,164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,156.91

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