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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,287.19, 33,517.85 and 14,733.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,287.19, 33,517.85 and 14,733.78 is: 20,333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,287.19 : 33,517.85 = 14,733.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,287.19/33,517.85 = 14,733.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,287.19x = 33,517.85 × 14,733.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,287.19x = 493,844,554.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,844,554.30/24,287.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,333.54

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