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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,205.70, 33,398.40 and 14,645.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,205.70, 33,398.40 and 14,645.36 is: 20,207.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,205.70 : 33,398.40 = 14,645.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,205.70/33,398.40 = 14,645.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,205.70x = 33,398.40 × 14,645.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,205.70x = 489,131,424.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,131,424.43/24,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,207.29

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