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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,027.52, 33,154.50 and 14,594.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,027.52, 33,154.50 and 14,594.26 is: 20,137.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,027.52 : 33,154.50 = 14,594.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,027.52/33,154.50 = 14,594.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,027.52x = 33,154.50 × 14,594.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,027.52x = 483,865,393.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,865,393.17/24,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,137.97

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