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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,049.25, 33,191.61 and 14,615.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,049.25, 33,191.61 and 14,615.99 is: 20,172.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,049.25 : 33,191.61 = 14,615.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,049.25/33,191.61 = 14,615.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,049.25x = 33,191.61 × 14,615.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,049.25x = 485,128,239.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,128,239.84/24,049.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,172.28

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