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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,154.63, 33,333.73 and 14,593.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,154.63, 33,333.73 and 14,593.19 is: 20,138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,154.63 : 33,333.73 = 14,593.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,154.63/33,333.73 = 14,593.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,154.63x = 33,333.73 × 14,593.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,154.63x = 486,445,252.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,445,252.15/24,154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,138.80

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