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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,078.83, 33,233.96 and 14,650.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,078.83, 33,233.96 and 14,650.43 is: 20,220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,078.83 : 33,233.96 = 14,650.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,078.83/33,233.96 = 14,650.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,078.83x = 33,233.96 × 14,650.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,078.83x = 486,891,675.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,891,675.06/24,078.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,220.74

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