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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,563.14, 36,809.51 and 14,011.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,563.14, 36,809.51 and 14,011.33 is: 20,996.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,563.14 : 36,809.51 = 14,011.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,563.14/36,809.51 = 14,011.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,563.14x = 36,809.51 × 14,011.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,563.14x = 515,749,937.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,749,937.64/24,563.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,996.91

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