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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,337.28, 33,582.12 and 14,903.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,337.28, 33,582.12 and 14,903.84 is: 20,565.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,337.28 : 33,582.12 = 14,903.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,337.28/33,582.12 = 14,903.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,337.28x = 33,582.12 × 14,903.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,337.28x = 500,502,543.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,502,543.34/24,337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,565.26

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