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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,564.08, 33,898.98 and 14,494.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,564.08, 33,898.98 and 14,494.97 is: 20,003.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,564.08 : 33,898.98 = 14,494.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,564.08/33,898.98 = 14,494.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,564.08x = 33,898.98 × 14,494.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,564.08x = 491,364,698.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,364,698.13/24,564.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,003.38

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