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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,183.36, 33,368.76 and 14,754.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,183.36, 33,368.76 and 14,754.96 is: 20,359.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,183.36 : 33,368.76 = 14,754.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,183.36/33,368.76 = 14,754.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,183.36x = 33,368.76 × 14,754.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,183.36x = 492,354,719.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,354,719.05/24,183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,359.24

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