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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,147.50, 33,323.67 and 14,082.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,147.50, 33,323.67 and 14,082.92 is: 19,434.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,147.50 : 33,323.67 = 14,082.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,147.50/33,323.67 = 14,082.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,147.50x = 33,323.67 × 14,082.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,147.50x = 469,294,578.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,294,578.72/24,147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,434.50

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