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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,628.14, 33,999.51 and 14,559.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,628.14, 33,999.51 and 14,559.66 is: 20,099.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,628.14 : 33,999.51 = 14,559.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,628.14/33,999.51 = 14,559.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,628.14x = 33,999.51 × 14,559.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,628.14x = 495,021,305.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,021,305.77/24,628.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,099.83

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