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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,611.21, 33,965.97 and 14,542.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,611.21, 33,965.97 and 14,542.91 is: 20,070.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,611.21 : 33,965.97 = 14,542.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,611.21/33,965.97 = 14,542.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,611.21x = 33,965.97 × 14,542.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,611.21x = 493,964,044.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,964,044.77/24,611.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,070.69

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