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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,337.56, 33,588.19 and 14,775.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,337.56, 33,588.19 and 14,775.23 is: 20,391.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,337.56 : 33,588.19 = 14,775.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,337.56/33,588.19 = 14,775.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,337.56x = 33,588.19 × 14,775.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,337.56x = 496,273,279.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,273,279.57/24,337.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,391.25

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