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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.58, 33,984.66 and 14,556.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.58, 33,984.66 and 14,556.95 is: 20,087.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.58 : 33,984.66 = 14,556.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.58/33,984.66 = 14,556.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.58x = 33,984.66 × 14,556.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.58x = 494,712,996.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,712,996.39/24,627.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,087.76

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