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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,313.29, 33,552.68 and 14,881.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,313.29, 33,552.68 and 14,881.85 is: 20,537.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,313.29 : 33,552.68 = 14,881.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,313.29/33,552.68 = 14,881.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,313.29x = 33,552.68 × 14,881.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,313.29x = 499,326,012.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,326,012.59/24,313.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,537.16

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