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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,540.50, 33,865.89 and 14,604.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,540.50, 33,865.89 and 14,604.50 is: 20,154.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,540.50 : 33,865.89 = 14,604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,540.50/33,865.89 = 14,604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,540.50x = 33,865.89 × 14,604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,540.50x = 494,594,390.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,594,390.51/24,540.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,154.21

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