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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,344.54, 33,595.61 and 14,913.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,344.54, 33,595.61 and 14,913.10 is: 20,580.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,344.54 : 33,595.61 = 14,913.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,344.54/33,595.61 = 14,913.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,344.54x = 33,595.61 × 14,913.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,344.54x = 501,014,532.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,014,532.94/24,344.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.16

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