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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,271.47, 33,477.98 and 14,844.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,271.47, 33,477.98 and 14,844.69 is: 20,475.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,271.47 : 33,477.98 = 14,844.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,271.47/33,477.98 = 14,844.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,271.47x = 33,477.98 × 14,844.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,271.47x = 496,970,160.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,970,160.70/24,271.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,475.49

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