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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,580.28, 33,923.22 and 14,512.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,580.28, 33,923.22 and 14,512.04 is: 20,028.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,580.28 : 33,923.22 = 14,512.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,580.28/33,923.22 = 14,512.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,580.28x = 33,923.22 × 14,512.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,580.28x = 492,295,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,295,125.57/24,580.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,028.05

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