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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,081.83, 33,238.11 and 14,653.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,081.83, 33,238.11 and 14,653.43 is: 20,224.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,081.83 : 33,238.11 = 14,653.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,081.83/33,238.11 = 14,653.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,081.83x = 33,238.11 × 14,653.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,081.83x = 487,052,152.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,052,152.03/24,081.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,224.89

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