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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,082.98, 33,235.51 and 14,886.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,082.98, 33,235.51 and 14,886.57 is: 20,544.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,082.98 : 33,235.51 = 14,886.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,082.98/33,235.51 = 14,886.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,082.98x = 33,235.51 × 14,886.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,082.98x = 494,762,746.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,762,746.10/24,082.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,544.08

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