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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.88, 33,552.63 and 14,754.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.88, 33,552.63 and 14,754.15 is: 20,357.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.88 : 33,552.63 = 14,754.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.88/33,552.63 = 14,754.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.88x = 33,552.63 × 14,754.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.88x = 495,040,535.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,040,535.91/24,316.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,357.90

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