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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.62, 33,612.66 and 14,794.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.62, 33,612.66 and 14,794.53 is: 20,414.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.62 : 33,612.66 = 14,794.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.62/33,612.66 = 14,794.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.62x = 33,612.66 × 14,794.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.62x = 497,283,506.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,283,506.75/24,359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,414.26

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