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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,463, 33,758.94 and 14,527

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,463, 33,758.94 and 14,527 is: 20,047.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,463 : 33,758.94 = 14,527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,463/33,758.94 = 14,527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,463x = 33,758.94 × 14,527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,463x = 490,416,121.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,416,121.38/24,463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,047.26

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