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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,617.52, 33,967.15 and 14,540.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,617.52, 33,967.15 and 14,540.92 is: 20,063.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,617.52 : 33,967.15 = 14,540.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,617.52/33,967.15 = 14,540.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,617.52x = 33,967.15 × 14,540.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,617.52x = 493,913,489.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,913,489.51/24,617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,063.50

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