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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,577.68, 33,921.56 and 14,505.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,577.68, 33,921.56 and 14,505.40 is: 20,020.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,577.68 : 33,921.56 = 14,505.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,577.68/33,921.56 = 14,505.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,577.68x = 33,921.56 × 14,505.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,577.68x = 492,045,796.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,045,796.42/24,577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,020.03

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