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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,132.96, 33,303.66 and 14,573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,132.96, 33,303.66 and 14,573.28 is: 20,111.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,132.96 : 33,303.66 = 14,573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,132.96/33,303.66 = 14,573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,132.96x = 33,303.66 × 14,573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,132.96x = 485,343,562.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,343,562.20/24,132.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,111.23

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