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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,151.44, 33,328.98 and 14,720.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,151.44, 33,328.98 and 14,720.04 is: 20,313.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,151.44 : 33,328.98 = 14,720.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,151.44/33,328.98 = 14,720.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,151.44x = 33,328.98 × 14,720.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,151.44x = 490,603,918.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,603,918.76/24,151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,313.65

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