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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,117.58, 33,282.70 and 14,557.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,117.58, 33,282.70 and 14,557.48 is: 20,089.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,117.58 : 33,282.70 = 14,557.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,117.58/33,282.70 = 14,557.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,117.58x = 33,282.70 × 14,557.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,117.58x = 484,512,239.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,512,239.60/24,117.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,089.59

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