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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,389.11, 33,651.81 and 14,833.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,389.11, 33,651.81 and 14,833.98 is: 20,467.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,389.11 : 33,651.81 = 14,833.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,389.11/33,651.81 = 14,833.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,389.11x = 33,651.81 × 14,833.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,389.11x = 499,190,276.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,190,276.50/24,389.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,467.75

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