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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,115.58, 33,279.94 and 14,555.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,115.58, 33,279.94 and 14,555.48 is: 20,086.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,115.58 : 33,279.94 = 14,555.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,115.58/33,279.94 = 14,555.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,115.58x = 33,279.94 × 14,555.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,115.58x = 484,405,501.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,405,501.07/24,115.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,086.83

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