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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,168.99, 33,351.30 and 14,606.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,168.99, 33,351.30 and 14,606.94 is: 20,156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,168.99 : 33,351.30 = 14,606.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,168.99/33,351.30 = 14,606.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,168.99x = 33,351.30 × 14,606.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,168.99x = 487,160,438.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,160,438.02/24,168.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,156.43

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