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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,002.88, 33,129.90 and 14,579.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,002.88, 33,129.90 and 14,579.34 is: 20,123.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,002.88 : 33,129.90 = 14,579.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,002.88/33,129.90 = 14,579.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,002.88x = 33,129.90 × 14,579.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,002.88x = 483,012,112.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,012,112.71/24,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,123.09

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