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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,087.52, 33,244.32 and 14,654.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,087.52, 33,244.32 and 14,654.28 is: 20,225.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,087.52 : 33,244.32 = 14,654.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,087.52/33,244.32 = 14,654.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,087.52x = 33,244.32 × 14,654.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,087.52x = 487,171,573.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,171,573.69/24,087.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,225.06

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