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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,578.64, 33,931.08 and 14,510.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,578.64, 33,931.08 and 14,510.16 is: 20,031.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,578.64 : 33,931.08 = 14,510.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,578.64/33,931.08 = 14,510.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,578.64x = 33,931.08 × 14,510.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,578.64x = 492,345,399.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,345,399.77/24,578.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,031.43

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