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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,632.08, 33,990.22 and 14,560.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,632.08, 33,990.22 and 14,560.94 is: 20,092.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,632.08 : 33,990.22 = 14,560.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,632.08/33,990.22 = 14,560.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,632.08x = 33,990.22 × 14,560.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,632.08x = 494,929,554.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,929,554.01/24,632.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,092.89

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