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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,590.56, 33,933.96 and 14,522.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,590.56, 33,933.96 and 14,522.24 is: 20,040.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,590.56 : 33,933.96 = 14,522.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,590.56/33,933.96 = 14,522.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,590.56x = 33,933.96 × 14,522.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,590.56x = 492,796,941.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,796,941.60/24,590.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,040.09

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