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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,136.51, 33,308.33 and 14,705.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,136.51, 33,308.33 and 14,705.08 is: 20,292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,136.51 : 33,308.33 = 14,705.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,136.51/33,308.33 = 14,705.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,136.51x = 33,308.33 × 14,705.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,136.51x = 489,801,417.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,801,417.25/24,136.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,292.97

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