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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,592.01, 33,935.99 and 14,523.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,592.01, 33,935.99 and 14,523.69 is: 20,042.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,592.01 : 33,935.99 = 14,523.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,592.01/33,935.99 = 14,523.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,592.01x = 33,935.99 × 14,523.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,592.01x = 492,875,725.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,875,725.98/24,592.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,042.11

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