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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,350.28, 33,604.11 and 14,913.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,350.28, 33,604.11 and 14,913.51 is: 20,581.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,350.28 : 33,604.11 = 14,913.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,350.28/33,604.11 = 14,913.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,350.28x = 33,604.11 × 14,913.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,350.28x = 501,155,230.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,155,230.53/24,350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,581.09

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