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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,623.52, 33,973.11 and 14,552.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,623.52, 33,973.11 and 14,552.88 is: 20,078.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,623.52 : 33,973.11 = 14,552.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,623.52/33,973.11 = 14,552.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,623.52x = 33,973.11 × 14,552.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,623.52x = 494,406,593.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,406,593.06/24,623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,078.63

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