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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,183.41, 33,380.07 and 14,623.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,183.41, 33,380.07 and 14,623.31 is: 20,184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,183.41 : 33,380.07 = 14,623.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,183.41/33,380.07 = 14,623.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,183.41x = 33,380.07 × 14,623.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,183.41x = 488,127,140.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,127,140.04/24,183.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,184.38

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