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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,521.79, 33,842.55 and 14,453.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,521.79, 33,842.55 and 14,453.46 is: 19,947.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,521.79 : 33,842.55 = 14,453.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,521.79/33,842.55 = 14,453.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,521.79x = 33,842.55 × 14,453.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,521.79x = 489,141,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,141,942.72/24,521.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,947.24

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