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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,615.15, 33,963.42 and 14,536.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,615.15, 33,963.42 and 14,536.71 is: 20,057.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,615.15 : 33,963.42 = 14,536.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,615.15/33,963.42 = 14,536.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,615.15x = 33,963.42 × 14,536.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,615.15x = 493,716,387.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,716,387.15/24,615.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,057.42

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