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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,556.69, 33,886.68 and 14,485.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,556.69, 33,886.68 and 14,485.54 is: 19,989.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,556.69 : 33,886.68 = 14,485.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,556.69/33,886.68 = 14,485.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,556.69x = 33,886.68 × 14,485.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,556.69x = 490,866,858.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,866,858.61/24,556.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,989.13

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