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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,315.97, 33,539.38 and 14,889.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,315.97, 33,539.38 and 14,889.19 is: 20,536.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,315.97 : 33,539.38 = 14,889.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,315.97/33,539.38 = 14,889.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,315.97x = 33,539.38 × 14,889.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,315.97x = 499,374,201.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,374,201.30/24,315.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,536.88

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