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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,599.79, 33,947.58 and 14,530.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,599.79, 33,947.58 and 14,530.53 is: 20,052.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,599.79 : 33,947.58 = 14,530.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,599.79/33,947.58 = 14,530.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,599.79x = 33,947.58 × 14,530.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,599.79x = 493,276,329.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,276,329.62/24,599.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,052.05

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