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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,312.06, 33,533.64 and 14,885.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,312.06, 33,533.64 and 14,885.28 is: 20,531.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,312.06 : 33,533.64 = 14,885.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,312.06/33,533.64 = 14,885.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,312.06x = 33,533.64 × 14,885.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,312.06x = 499,157,620.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,157,620.82/24,312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,531.28

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