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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.56, 33,984.11 and 14,554.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.56, 33,984.11 and 14,554.08 is: 20,083.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.56 : 33,984.11 = 14,554.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.56/33,984.11 = 14,554.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.56x = 33,984.11 × 14,554.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.56x = 494,607,382.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,607,382.90/24,627.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,083.50

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