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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,293.76, 33,525.90 and 14,733.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,293.76, 33,525.90 and 14,733.96 is: 20,333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,293.76 : 33,525.90 = 14,733.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,293.76/33,525.90 = 14,733.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,293.76x = 33,525.90 × 14,733.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,293.76x = 493,969,269.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,969,269.56/24,293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,333.17

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