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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,002.63, 33,129.56 and 14,579.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,002.63, 33,129.56 and 14,579.09 is: 20,122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,002.63 : 33,129.56 = 14,579.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,002.63/33,129.56 = 14,579.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,002.63x = 33,129.56 × 14,579.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,002.63x = 482,998,749.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,998,749.93/24,002.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,122.74

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