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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,088.62, 33,242.52 and 14,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,088.62, 33,242.52 and 14,529 is: 20,050.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,088.62 : 33,242.52 = 14,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,088.62/33,242.52 = 14,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,088.62x = 33,242.52 × 14,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,088.62x = 482,980,573.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,980,573.08/24,088.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,050.16

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