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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,619.06, 33,966.30 and 14,547.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,619.06, 33,966.30 and 14,547.79 is: 20,071.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,619.06 : 33,966.30 = 14,547.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,619.06/33,966.30 = 14,547.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,619.06x = 33,966.30 × 14,547.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,619.06x = 494,134,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,134,599.48/24,619.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,071.22

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