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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,571.08, 33,908.63 and 14,501.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,571.08, 33,908.63 and 14,501.97 is: 20,013.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,571.08 : 33,908.63 = 14,501.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,571.08/33,908.63 = 14,501.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,571.08x = 33,908.63 × 14,501.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,571.08x = 491,741,862.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,741,862.49/24,571.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,013.03

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