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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,151.84, 33,323.04 and 14,713.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,151.84, 33,323.04 and 14,713.92 is: 20,301.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,151.84 : 33,323.04 = 14,713.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,151.84/33,323.04 = 14,713.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,151.84x = 33,323.04 × 14,713.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,151.84x = 490,312,544.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,312,544.72/24,151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,301.25

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