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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,114.58, 33,278.56 and 14,554.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,114.58, 33,278.56 and 14,554.48 is: 20,085.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,114.58 : 33,278.56 = 14,554.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,114.58/33,278.56 = 14,554.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,114.58x = 33,278.56 × 14,554.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,114.58x = 484,352,135.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,352,135.95/24,114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,085.45

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