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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,591.16, 33,927.78 and 14,516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,591.16, 33,927.78 and 14,516.20 is: 20,027.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,591.16 : 33,927.78 = 14,516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,591.16/33,927.78 = 14,516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,591.16x = 33,927.78 × 14,516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,591.16x = 492,502,440.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,502,440.04/24,591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,027.62

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