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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,638.16, 33,994.40 and 14,566.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,638.16, 33,994.40 and 14,566.08 is: 20,097.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,638.16 : 33,994.40 = 14,566.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,638.16/33,994.40 = 14,566.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,638.16x = 33,994.40 × 14,566.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,638.16x = 495,165,149.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,165,149.95/24,638.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,097.49

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