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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,325.21, 33,564.04 and 14,887.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,325.21, 33,564.04 and 14,887.09 is: 20,541.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,325.21 : 33,564.04 = 14,887.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,325.21/33,564.04 = 14,887.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,325.21x = 33,564.04 × 14,887.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,325.21x = 499,670,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,670,884.24/24,325.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,541.28

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