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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,396.94, 33,668.43 and 14,833.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,396.94, 33,668.43 and 14,833.54 is: 20,470.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,396.94 : 33,668.43 = 14,833.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,396.94/33,668.43 = 14,833.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,396.94x = 33,668.43 × 14,833.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,396.94x = 499,422,003.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,422,003.14/24,396.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,470.68

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