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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,628.86, 33,991.14 and 14,563.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,628.86, 33,991.14 and 14,563.19 is: 20,099.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,628.86 : 33,991.14 = 14,563.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,628.86/33,991.14 = 14,563.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,628.86x = 33,991.14 × 14,563.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,628.86x = 495,019,569.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,019,569.73/24,628.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,099.17

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