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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,606.74, 33,956.28 and 14,538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,606.74, 33,956.28 and 14,538.44 is: 20,062.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,606.74 : 33,956.28 = 14,538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,606.74/33,956.28 = 14,538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,606.74x = 33,956.28 × 14,538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,606.74x = 493,671,339.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,671,339.40/24,606.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,062.44

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