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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,338.53, 33,587.90 and 14,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,338.53, 33,587.90 and 14,901.76 is: 20,564.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,338.53 : 33,587.90 = 14,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,338.53/33,587.90 = 14,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,338.53x = 33,587.90 × 14,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,338.53x = 500,518,824.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,518,824.70/24,338.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,564.87

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