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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,580.53, 33,912.95 and 14,369.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,580.53, 33,912.95 and 14,369.13 is: 19,824.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,580.53 : 33,912.95 = 14,369.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,580.53/33,912.95 = 14,369.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,580.53x = 33,912.95 × 14,369.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,580.53x = 487,299,515.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,299,515.39/24,580.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,824.61

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