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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,607.21, 33,960.45 and 14,538.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,607.21, 33,960.45 and 14,538.91 is: 20,065.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,607.21 : 33,960.45 = 14,538.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,607.21/33,960.45 = 14,538.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,607.21x = 33,960.45 × 14,538.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,607.21x = 493,747,926.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,747,926.11/24,607.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,065.17

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