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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,552.61, 33,881.01 and 14,478.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,552.61, 33,881.01 and 14,478.74 is: 19,979.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,552.61 : 33,881.01 = 14,478.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,552.61/33,881.01 = 14,478.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,552.61x = 33,881.01 × 14,478.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,552.61x = 490,554,262.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,554,262.33/24,552.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,979.72

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