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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.08, 33,983.97 and 14,556.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.08, 33,983.97 and 14,556.46 is: 20,087.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.08 : 33,983.97 = 14,556.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.08/33,983.97 = 14,556.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.08x = 33,983.97 × 14,556.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.08x = 494,686,130.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,686,130.03/24,627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,087.08

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