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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,599.06, 33,945.68 and 14,530.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,599.06, 33,945.68 and 14,530.74 is: 20,051.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,599.06 : 33,945.68 = 14,530.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,599.06/33,945.68 = 14,530.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,599.06x = 33,945.68 × 14,530.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,599.06x = 493,255,850.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,255,850.20/24,599.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,051.82

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