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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,619.56, 33,966.99 and 14,548.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,619.56, 33,966.99 and 14,548.29 is: 20,071.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,619.56 : 33,966.99 = 14,548.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,619.56/33,966.99 = 14,548.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,619.56x = 33,966.99 × 14,548.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,619.56x = 494,161,620.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,161,620.95/24,619.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,071.91

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