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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,158.73, 33,347.31 and 14,603.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,158.73, 33,347.31 and 14,603.97 is: 20,158.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,158.73 : 33,347.31 = 14,603.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,158.73/33,347.31 = 14,603.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,158.73x = 33,347.31 × 14,603.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,158.73x = 487,003,114.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,003,114.82/24,158.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,158.47

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