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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,624.63, 33,979.37 and 14,553.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,624.63, 33,979.37 and 14,553.50 is: 20,082.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,624.63 : 33,979.37 = 14,553.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,624.63/33,979.37 = 14,553.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,624.63x = 33,979.37 × 14,553.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,624.63x = 494,518,518.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,518,518.63/24,624.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,082.27

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