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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,626.64, 33,997.44 and 14,558.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,626.64, 33,997.44 and 14,558.16 is: 20,097.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,626.64 : 33,997.44 = 14,558.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,626.64/33,997.44 = 14,558.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,626.64x = 33,997.44 × 14,558.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,626.64x = 494,940,171.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,940,171.11/24,626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,097.75

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