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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,626.58, 33,983.28 and 14,555.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,626.58, 33,983.28 and 14,555.95 is: 20,086.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,626.58 : 33,983.28 = 14,555.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,626.58/33,983.28 = 14,555.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,626.58x = 33,983.28 × 14,555.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,626.58x = 494,659,030.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,659,030.71/24,626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,086.39

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