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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,545.25, 33,871.23 and 14,974.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,545.25, 33,871.23 and 14,974.09 is: 20,663.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,545.25 : 33,871.23 = 14,974.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,545.25/33,871.23 = 14,974.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,545.25x = 33,871.23 × 14,974.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,545.25x = 507,190,761.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,190,761.75/24,545.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,663.50

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