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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,132.28, 33,296.52 and 14,699.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,132.28, 33,296.52 and 14,699.56 is: 20,281.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,132.28 : 33,296.52 = 14,699.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,132.28/33,296.52 = 14,699.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,132.28x = 33,296.52 × 14,699.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,132.28x = 489,444,193.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,444,193.53/24,132.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,281.72

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