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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,611.47, 33,962.49 and 14,537.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,611.47, 33,962.49 and 14,537.63 is: 20,061.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,611.47 : 33,962.49 = 14,537.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,611.47/33,962.49 = 14,537.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,611.47x = 33,962.49 × 14,537.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,611.47x = 493,734,198.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,734,198.40/24,611.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,061.14

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