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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.14, 33,998.13 and 14,558.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.14, 33,998.13 and 14,558.66 is: 20,098.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.14 : 33,998.13 = 14,558.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.14/33,998.13 = 14,558.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.14x = 33,998.13 × 14,558.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.14x = 494,967,215.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,967,215.31/24,627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,098.44

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