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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,598.94, 33,955.31 and 14,527.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,598.94, 33,955.31 and 14,527.43 is: 20,053.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,598.94 : 33,955.31 = 14,527.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,598.94/33,955.31 = 14,527.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,598.94x = 33,955.31 × 14,527.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,598.94x = 493,283,146.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,283,146.74/24,598.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,053.03

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