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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,539.15, 33,859.41 and 14,470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,539.15, 33,859.41 and 14,470.76 is: 19,966.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,539.15 : 33,859.41 = 14,470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,539.15/33,859.41 = 14,470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,539.15x = 33,859.41 × 14,470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,539.15x = 489,971,395.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,971,395.85/24,539.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,966.93

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