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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,543.16, 33,864.92 and 14,474.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,543.16, 33,864.92 and 14,474.76 is: 19,972.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,543.16 : 33,864.92 = 14,474.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,543.16/33,864.92 = 14,474.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,543.16x = 33,864.92 × 14,474.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,543.16x = 490,186,589.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,186,589.42/24,543.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,972.43

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