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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,563.39, 36,809.88 and 14,011.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,563.39, 36,809.88 and 14,011.58 is: 20,997.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,563.39 : 36,809.88 = 14,011.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,563.39/36,809.88 = 14,011.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,563.39x = 36,809.88 × 14,011.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,563.39x = 515,764,578.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,764,578.41/24,563.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,997.29

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