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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,113.55, 33,271.31 and 14,554.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,113.55, 33,271.31 and 14,554.98 is: 20,082.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,113.55 : 33,271.31 = 14,554.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,113.55/33,271.31 = 14,554.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,113.55x = 33,271.31 × 14,554.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,113.55x = 484,263,178.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,263,178.85/24,113.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,082.62

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