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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,565.44, 33,901.62 and 14,499.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,565.44, 33,901.62 and 14,499.72 is: 20,010.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,565.44 : 33,901.62 = 14,499.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,565.44/33,901.62 = 14,499.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,565.44x = 33,901.62 × 14,499.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,565.44x = 491,563,997.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,563,997.55/24,565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,010.39

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