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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,569.14, 33,905.40 and 14,497.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,569.14, 33,905.40 and 14,497.72 is: 20,006.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,569.14 : 33,905.40 = 14,497.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,569.14/33,905.40 = 14,497.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,569.14x = 33,905.40 × 14,497.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,569.14x = 491,550,995.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,550,995.69/24,569.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,006.85

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