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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,111.68, 33,277.42 and 14,552.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,111.68, 33,277.42 and 14,552.06 is: 20,083.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,111.68 : 33,277.42 = 14,552.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,111.68/33,277.42 = 14,552.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,111.68x = 33,277.42 × 14,552.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,111.68x = 484,255,012.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,255,012.49/24,111.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,083.84

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