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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,253.01, 33,470.68 and 14,699.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,253.01, 33,470.68 and 14,699.46 is: 20,286.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,253.01 : 33,470.68 = 14,699.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,253.01/33,470.68 = 14,699.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,253.01x = 33,470.68 × 14,699.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,253.01x = 492,000,921.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,000,921.83/24,253.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,286.18

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