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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,574.58, 33,909.50 and 14,503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,574.58, 33,909.50 and 14,503.44 is: 20,012.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,574.58 : 33,909.50 = 14,503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,574.58/33,909.50 = 14,503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,574.58x = 33,909.50 × 14,503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,574.58x = 491,804,398.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,804,398.68/24,574.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,012.73

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