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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,544.13, 33,866.82 and 14,471.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,544.13, 33,866.82 and 14,471.21 is: 19,967.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,544.13 : 33,866.82 = 14,471.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,544.13/33,866.82 = 14,471.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,544.13x = 33,866.82 × 14,471.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,544.13x = 490,093,694.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,093,694.92/24,544.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,967.86

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