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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,158.81, 33,342.81 and 14,732.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,158.81, 33,342.81 and 14,732.84 is: 20,333.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,158.81 : 33,342.81 = 14,732.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,158.81/33,342.81 = 14,732.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,158.81x = 33,342.81 × 14,732.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,158.81x = 491,234,312.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,234,312.99/24,158.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,333.55

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