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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,456.13, 33,763.86 and 14,899.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,456.13, 33,763.86 and 14,899.62 is: 20,570.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,456.13 : 33,763.86 = 14,899.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,456.13/33,763.86 = 14,899.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,456.13x = 33,763.86 × 14,899.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,456.13x = 503,068,757.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,068,757.29/24,456.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,570.25

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