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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,565.08, 33,895.56 and 14,492.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,565.08, 33,895.56 and 14,492.76 is: 19,997.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,565.08 : 33,895.56 = 14,492.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,565.08/33,895.56 = 14,492.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,565.08x = 33,895.56 × 14,492.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,565.08x = 491,240,216.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,240,216.15/24,565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,997.50

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