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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,562.89, 36,809.13 and 14,011.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,562.89, 36,809.13 and 14,011.08 is: 20,996.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,562.89 : 36,809.13 = 14,011.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,562.89/36,809.13 = 14,011.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,562.89x = 36,809.13 × 14,011.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,562.89x = 515,735,665.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,735,665.16/24,562.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,996.54

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