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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,181.42, 33,373.92 and 14,755.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,181.42, 33,373.92 and 14,755.46 is: 20,364.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,181.42 : 33,373.92 = 14,755.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,181.42/33,373.92 = 14,755.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,181.42x = 33,373.92 × 14,755.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,181.42x = 492,447,541.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,447,541.60/24,181.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,364.71

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