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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,577.58, 33,913.64 and 14,506.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,577.58, 33,913.64 and 14,506.44 is: 20,016.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,577.58 : 33,913.64 = 14,506.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,577.58/33,913.64 = 14,506.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,577.58x = 33,913.64 × 14,506.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,577.58x = 491,966,183.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,966,183.84/24,577.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,016.87

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