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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,614.15, 33,962.04 and 14,535.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,614.15, 33,962.04 and 14,535.71 is: 20,056.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,614.15 : 33,962.04 = 14,535.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,614.15/33,962.04 = 14,535.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,614.15x = 33,962.04 × 14,535.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,614.15x = 493,662,364.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,662,364.45/24,614.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,056.04

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