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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,578.91, 33,910.88 and 14,503.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,578.91, 33,910.88 and 14,503.95 is: 20,010.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,578.91 : 33,910.88 = 14,503.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,578.91/33,910.88 = 14,503.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,578.91x = 33,910.88 × 14,503.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,578.91x = 491,841,635.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,841,635.46/24,578.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,010.72

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