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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,133.28, 33,297.90 and 14,700.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,133.28, 33,297.90 and 14,700.56 is: 20,283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,133.28 : 33,297.90 = 14,700.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,133.28/33,297.90 = 14,700.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,133.28x = 33,297.90 × 14,700.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,133.28x = 489,497,776.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,497,776.82/24,133.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,283.10

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