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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,082.28, 33,237.84 and 14,523.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,082.28, 33,237.84 and 14,523.86 is: 20,045.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,082.28 : 33,237.84 = 14,523.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,082.28/33,237.84 = 14,523.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,082.28x = 33,237.84 × 14,523.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,082.28x = 482,741,734.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,741,734.86/24,082.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,045.52

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