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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,580.67, 33,913.37 and 14,512.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,580.67, 33,913.37 and 14,512.51 is: 20,022.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,580.67 : 33,913.37 = 14,512.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,580.67/33,913.37 = 14,512.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,580.67x = 33,913.37 × 14,512.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,580.67x = 492,168,072.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,168,072.76/24,580.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,022.56

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