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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,471, 33,769.98 and 14,535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,471, 33,769.98 and 14,535 is: 20,058.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,471 : 33,769.98 = 14,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,471/33,769.98 = 14,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,471x = 33,769.98 × 14,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,471x = 490,846,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,846,659.30/24,471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,058.30

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