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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,022.91, 33,145.30 and 14,589.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,022.91, 33,145.30 and 14,589.65 is: 20,129.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,022.91 : 33,145.30 = 14,589.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,022.91/33,145.30 = 14,589.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,022.91x = 33,145.30 × 14,589.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,022.91x = 483,578,427.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,578,427.25/24,022.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,129.88

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