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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,143.52, 33,318.36 and 14,712.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,143.52, 33,318.36 and 14,712.96 is: 20,304.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,143.52 : 33,318.36 = 14,712.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,143.52/33,318.36 = 14,712.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,143.52x = 33,318.36 × 14,712.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,143.52x = 490,211,697.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,211,697.95/24,143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,304.07

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