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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,145.92, 33,319.68 and 14,717.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,145.92, 33,319.68 and 14,717.52 is: 20,309.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,145.92 : 33,319.68 = 14,717.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,145.92/33,319.68 = 14,717.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,145.92x = 33,319.68 × 14,717.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,145.92x = 490,383,056.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,383,056.79/24,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,309.15

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