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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,111.30, 33,268.21 and 14,552.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,111.30, 33,268.21 and 14,552.73 is: 20,079.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,111.30 : 33,268.21 = 14,552.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,111.30/33,268.21 = 14,552.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,111.30x = 33,268.21 × 14,552.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,111.30x = 484,143,366.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,143,366.09/24,111.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,079.52

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