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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,546.87, 33,868.80 and 14,474.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,546.87, 33,868.80 and 14,474.52 is: 19,971.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,546.87 : 33,868.80 = 14,474.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,546.87/33,868.80 = 14,474.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,546.87x = 33,868.80 × 14,474.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,546.87x = 490,234,622.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,234,622.98/24,546.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,971.37

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