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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,634.38, 33,993.42 and 14,563.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,634.38, 33,993.42 and 14,563.25 is: 20,096.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,634.38 : 33,993.42 = 14,563.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,634.38/33,993.42 = 14,563.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,634.38x = 33,993.42 × 14,563.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,634.38x = 495,054,503.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,054,503.85/24,634.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,096.08

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