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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,008.52, 33,128.46 and 14,575.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,008.52, 33,128.46 and 14,575.44 is: 20,112.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,008.52 : 33,128.46 = 14,575.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,008.52/33,128.46 = 14,575.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,008.52x = 33,128.46 × 14,575.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,008.52x = 482,861,881.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,861,881.02/24,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,112.11

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