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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,125.17, 33,292.72 and 14,693.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,125.17, 33,292.72 and 14,693.73 is: 20,277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,125.17 : 33,292.72 = 14,693.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,125.17/33,292.72 = 14,693.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,125.17x = 33,292.72 × 14,693.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,125.17x = 489,194,238.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,194,238.65/24,125.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,277.34

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