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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,632.60, 33,991.54 and 14,561.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,632.60, 33,991.54 and 14,561.96 is: 20,094.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,632.60 : 33,991.54 = 14,561.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,632.60/33,991.54 = 14,561.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,632.60x = 33,991.54 × 14,561.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,632.60x = 494,983,445.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,983,445.82/24,632.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,094.65

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