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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,607.49, 33,953.87 and 14,537.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,607.49, 33,953.87 and 14,537.57 is: 20,059.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,607.49 : 33,953.87 = 14,537.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,607.49/33,953.87 = 14,537.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,607.49x = 33,953.87 × 14,537.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,607.49x = 493,606,689.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,606,689.21/24,607.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,059.21

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