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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,094.08, 33,250.86 and 14,897.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,094.08, 33,250.86 and 14,897.64 is: 20,559.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,094.08 : 33,250.86 = 14,897.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,094.08/33,250.86 = 14,897.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,094.08x = 33,250.86 × 14,897.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,094.08x = 495,359,341.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,359,341.97/24,094.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,559.38

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