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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,570.98, 33,907.94 and 14,499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,570.98, 33,907.94 and 14,499.44 is: 20,009.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,570.98 : 33,907.94 = 14,499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,570.98/33,907.94 = 14,499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,570.98x = 33,907.94 × 14,499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,570.98x = 491,646,141.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,646,141.55/24,570.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,009.22

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