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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,620.24, 33,971.93 and 14,547.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,620.24, 33,971.93 and 14,547.28 is: 20,072.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,620.24 : 33,971.93 = 14,547.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,620.24/33,971.93 = 14,547.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,620.24x = 33,971.93 × 14,547.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,620.24x = 494,199,105.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,199,105.11/24,620.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,072.88

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