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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,583.73, 33,916.79 and 14,507.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,583.73, 33,916.79 and 14,507.12 is: 20,014.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,583.73 : 33,916.79 = 14,507.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,583.73/33,916.79 = 14,507.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,583.73x = 33,916.79 × 14,507.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,583.73x = 492,035,063.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,035,063.60/24,583.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,014.67

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