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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,142.83, 33,317.10 and 14,711.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,142.83, 33,317.10 and 14,711.37 is: 20,301.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,142.83 : 33,317.10 = 14,711.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,142.83/33,317.10 = 14,711.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,142.83x = 33,317.10 × 14,711.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,142.83x = 490,140,185.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,140,185.43/24,142.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,301.69

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