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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,619.04, 33,966.88 and 14,548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,619.04, 33,966.88 and 14,548.40 is: 20,072.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,619.04 : 33,966.88 = 14,548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,619.04/33,966.88 = 14,548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,619.04x = 33,966.88 × 14,548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,619.04x = 494,163,756.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,163,756.99/24,619.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,072.42

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