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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,504, 33,815.52 and 14,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,504, 33,815.52 and 14,568 is: 20,103.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,504 : 33,815.52 = 14,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,504/33,815.52 = 14,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,504x = 33,815.52 × 14,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,504x = 492,624,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,624,495.36/24,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,103.84

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