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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,136.82, 33,308.81 and 14,705.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,136.82, 33,308.81 and 14,705.37 is: 20,293.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,136.82 : 33,308.81 = 14,705.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,136.82/33,308.81 = 14,705.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,136.82x = 33,308.81 × 14,705.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,136.82x = 489,818,301.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,818,301.78/24,136.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,293.41

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