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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,622.02, 33,978.36 and 14,554.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,622.02, 33,978.36 and 14,554.10 is: 20,084.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,622.02 : 33,978.36 = 14,554.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,622.02/33,978.36 = 14,554.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,622.02x = 33,978.36 × 14,554.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,622.02x = 494,524,279.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,524,279.38/24,622.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,084.63

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