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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,565.14, 33,899.91 and 14,493.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,565.14, 33,899.91 and 14,493.69 is: 20,001.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,565.14 : 33,899.91 = 14,493.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,565.14/33,899.91 = 14,493.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,565.14x = 33,899.91 × 14,493.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,565.14x = 491,334,786.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,334,786.57/24,565.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,001.30

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