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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,328.44, 33,556.68 and 14,901.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,328.44, 33,556.68 and 14,901.72 is: 20,554.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,328.44 : 33,556.68 = 14,901.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,328.44/33,556.68 = 14,901.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,328.44x = 33,556.68 × 14,901.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,328.44x = 500,052,249.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,052,249.49/24,328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,554.23

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