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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,613.65, 33,961.35 and 14,535.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,613.65, 33,961.35 and 14,535.21 is: 20,055.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,613.65 : 33,961.35 = 14,535.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,613.65/33,961.35 = 14,535.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,613.65x = 33,961.35 × 14,535.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,613.65x = 493,635,354.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,635,354.13/24,613.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,055.35

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