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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,080.83, 33,236.72 and 14,652.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,080.83, 33,236.72 and 14,652.43 is: 20,223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,080.83 : 33,236.72 = 14,652.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,080.83/33,236.72 = 14,652.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,080.83x = 33,236.72 × 14,652.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,080.83x = 486,998,713.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,998,713.23/24,080.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,223.50

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