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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,546.62, 33,868.45 and 14,474.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,546.62, 33,868.45 and 14,474.27 is: 19,971.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,546.62 : 33,868.45 = 14,474.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,546.62/33,868.45 = 14,474.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,546.62x = 33,868.45 × 14,474.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,546.62x = 490,221,089.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,221,089.78/24,546.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,971.02

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