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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,136.32, 33,308.12 and 14,704.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,136.32, 33,308.12 and 14,704.87 is: 20,292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,136.32 : 33,308.12 = 14,704.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,136.32/33,308.12 = 14,704.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,136.32x = 33,308.12 × 14,704.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,136.32x = 489,791,574.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,791,574.54/24,136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,292.72

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