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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,006.79, 33,135.30 and 14,583.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,006.79, 33,135.30 and 14,583.25 is: 20,128.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,006.79 : 33,135.30 = 14,583.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,006.79/33,135.30 = 14,583.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,006.79x = 33,135.30 × 14,583.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,006.79x = 483,220,125.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,220,125.13/24,006.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,128.48

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