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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,050.39, 33,195.22 and 14,617.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,050.39, 33,195.22 and 14,617.13 is: 20,175.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,050.39 : 33,195.22 = 14,617.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,050.39/33,195.22 = 14,617.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,050.39x = 33,195.22 × 14,617.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,050.39x = 485,218,643.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,218,643.60/24,050.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,175.09

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