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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,544.62, 33,867.51 and 14,471.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,544.62, 33,867.51 and 14,471.71 is: 19,968.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,544.62 : 33,867.51 = 14,471.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,544.62/33,867.51 = 14,471.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,544.62x = 33,867.51 × 14,471.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,544.62x = 490,120,783.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,120,783.14/24,544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,968.56

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