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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,080.70, 33,236.55 and 14,652.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,080.70, 33,236.55 and 14,652.30 is: 20,223.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,080.70 : 33,236.55 = 14,652.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,080.70/33,236.55 = 14,652.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,080.70x = 33,236.55 × 14,652.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,080.70x = 486,991,901.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,991,901.57/24,080.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,223.33

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