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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,544.91, 33,873.33 and 14,479.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,544.91, 33,873.33 and 14,479.25 is: 19,982.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,544.91 : 33,873.33 = 14,479.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,544.91/33,873.33 = 14,479.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,544.91x = 33,873.33 × 14,479.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,544.91x = 490,460,413.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,460,413.40/24,544.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,982.16

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