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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,630.08, 33,990.35 and 14,567.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,630.08, 33,990.35 and 14,567.14 is: 20,103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,630.08 : 33,990.35 = 14,567.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,630.08/33,990.35 = 14,567.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,630.08x = 33,990.35 × 14,567.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,630.08x = 495,142,238.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,142,238.69/24,630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,103.16

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