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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,314.97, 33,538.01 and 14,888.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,314.97, 33,538.01 and 14,888.19 is: 20,535.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,314.97 : 33,538.01 = 14,888.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,314.97/33,538.01 = 14,888.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,314.97x = 33,538.01 × 14,888.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,314.97x = 499,320,190.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,320,190.66/24,314.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,535.51

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