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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,632.08, 33,993.11 and 14,569.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,632.08, 33,993.11 and 14,569.14 is: 20,105.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,632.08 : 33,993.11 = 14,569.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,632.08/33,993.11 = 14,569.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,632.08x = 33,993.11 × 14,569.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,632.08x = 495,250,378.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,250,378.63/24,632.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,105.91

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