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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,424.58, 33,698.48 and 14,989.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,424.58, 33,698.48 and 14,989.70 is: 20,681.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,424.58 : 33,698.48 = 14,989.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,424.58/33,698.48 = 14,989.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,424.58x = 33,698.48 × 14,989.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,424.58x = 505,130,105.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,130,105.66/24,424.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,681.22

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