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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,413.22, 33,673.05 and 14,986.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,413.22, 33,673.05 and 14,986.98 is: 20,671.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,413.22 : 33,673.05 = 14,986.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,413.22/33,673.05 = 14,986.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,413.22x = 33,673.05 × 14,986.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,413.22x = 504,657,326.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,657,326.89/24,413.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,671.48

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