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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,619.49, 33,970.89 and 14,546.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,619.49, 33,970.89 and 14,546.53 is: 20,071.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,619.49 : 33,970.89 = 14,546.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,619.49/33,970.89 = 14,546.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,619.49x = 33,970.89 × 14,546.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,619.49x = 494,158,570.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,158,570.51/24,619.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,071.84

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