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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,631.48, 33,993.84 and 14,563.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,631.48, 33,993.84 and 14,563.18 is: 20,098.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,631.48 : 33,993.84 = 14,563.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,631.48/33,993.84 = 14,563.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,631.48x = 33,993.84 × 14,563.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,631.48x = 495,058,410.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,058,410.81/24,631.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,098.61

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