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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,138.68, 33,292.55 and 14,568.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,138.68, 33,292.55 and 14,568.57 is: 20,093.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,138.68 : 33,292.55 = 14,568.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,138.68/33,292.55 = 14,568.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,138.68x = 33,292.55 × 14,568.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,138.68x = 485,024,881.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,024,881.57/24,138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,093.27

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