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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,283.73, 33,513.09 and 14,724.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,283.73, 33,513.09 and 14,724.53 is: 20,320.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,283.73 : 33,513.09 = 14,724.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,283.73/33,513.09 = 14,724.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,283.73x = 33,513.09 × 14,724.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,283.73x = 493,464,331.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,464,331.53/24,283.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,320.78

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