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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,380.52, 33,631.08 and 14,683.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,380.52, 33,631.08 and 14,683.23 is: 20,254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,380.52 : 33,631.08 = 14,683.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,380.52/33,631.08 = 14,683.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,380.52x = 33,631.08 × 14,683.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,380.52x = 493,812,882.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,812,882.79/24,380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,254.40

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