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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,595.48, 33,946.12 and 14,523.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,595.48, 33,946.12 and 14,523.27 is: 20,044.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,595.48 : 33,946.12 = 14,523.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,595.48/33,946.12 = 14,523.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,595.48x = 33,946.12 × 14,523.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,595.48x = 493,008,666.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,008,666.21/24,595.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,044.69

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