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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,351.03, 33,605.15 and 14,914.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,351.03, 33,605.15 and 14,914.26 is: 20,582.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,351.03 : 33,605.15 = 14,914.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,351.03/33,605.15 = 14,914.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,351.03x = 33,605.15 × 14,914.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,351.03x = 501,195,869.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,195,869.87/24,351.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,582.12

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