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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,473.25, 33,773.09 and 14,537.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,473.25, 33,773.09 and 14,537.25 is: 20,061.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,473.25 : 33,773.09 = 14,537.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,473.25/33,773.09 = 14,537.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,473.25x = 33,773.09 × 14,537.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,473.25x = 490,967,779.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,967,779.92/24,473.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,061.41

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