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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,618.06, 33,964.92 and 14,546.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,618.06, 33,964.92 and 14,546.79 is: 20,069.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,618.06 : 33,964.92 = 14,546.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,618.06/33,964.92 = 14,546.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,618.06x = 33,964.92 × 14,546.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,618.06x = 494,080,558.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,080,558.61/24,618.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,069.84

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