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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.21, 33,988.05 and 14,558.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.21, 33,988.05 and 14,558.91 is: 20,092.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.21 : 33,988.05 = 14,558.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.21/33,988.05 = 14,558.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.21x = 33,988.05 × 14,558.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.21x = 494,828,961.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,828,961.03/24,627.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,092.77

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