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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,624.96, 33,977.80 and 14,551.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,624.96, 33,977.80 and 14,551.08 is: 20,077.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,624.96 : 33,977.80 = 14,551.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,624.96/33,977.80 = 14,551.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,624.96x = 33,977.80 × 14,551.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,624.96x = 494,413,686.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,413,686.02/24,624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,077.75

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