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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,614.65, 33,962.73 and 14,536.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,614.65, 33,962.73 and 14,536.21 is: 20,056.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,614.65 : 33,962.73 = 14,536.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,614.65/33,962.73 = 14,536.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,614.65x = 33,962.73 × 14,536.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,614.65x = 493,689,375.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,689,375.45/24,614.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,056.73

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