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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,630.38, 33,987.30 and 14,559.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,630.38, 33,987.30 and 14,559.26 is: 20,090.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,630.38 : 33,987.30 = 14,559.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,630.38/33,987.30 = 14,559.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,630.38x = 33,987.30 × 14,559.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,630.38x = 494,829,937.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,829,937.40/24,630.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,090.23

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