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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,631.08, 33,991.73 and 14,568.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,631.08, 33,991.73 and 14,568.14 is: 20,104.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,631.08 : 33,991.73 = 14,568.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,631.08/33,991.73 = 14,568.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,631.08x = 33,991.73 × 14,568.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,631.08x = 495,196,281.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,196,281.48/24,631.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,104.53

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