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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,283.44, 33,512.67 and 14,730.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,283.44, 33,512.67 and 14,730.03 is: 20,328.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,283.44 : 33,512.67 = 14,730.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,283.44/33,512.67 = 14,730.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,283.44x = 33,512.67 × 14,730.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,283.44x = 493,642,634.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,642,634.48/24,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,328.37

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