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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,620.48, 33,972.26 and 14,547.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,620.48, 33,972.26 and 14,547.54 is: 20,073.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,620.48 : 33,972.26 = 14,547.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,620.48/33,972.26 = 14,547.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,620.48x = 33,972.26 × 14,547.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,620.48x = 494,212,811.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,212,811.24/24,620.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,073.24

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