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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,083.61, 33,235.86 and 14,523.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,083.61, 33,235.86 and 14,523.45 is: 20,042.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,083.61 : 33,235.86 = 14,523.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,083.61/33,235.86 = 14,523.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,083.61x = 33,235.86 × 14,523.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,083.61x = 482,699,350.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,699,350.92/24,083.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,042.65

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