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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,236.63, 33,446.95 and 14,676.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,236.63, 33,446.95 and 14,676.81 is: 20,254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,236.63 : 33,446.95 = 14,676.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,236.63/33,446.95 = 14,676.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,236.63x = 33,446.95 × 14,676.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,236.63x = 490,894,362.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,894,362.99/24,236.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,254.24

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