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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.93, 33,602.08 and 14,794.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.93, 33,602.08 and 14,794.95 is: 20,408.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.93 : 33,602.08 = 14,794.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.93/33,602.08 = 14,794.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.93x = 33,602.08 × 14,794.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.93x = 497,141,093.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,141,093.50/24,359.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,408.15

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