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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,522.85, 33,842.64 and 14,451.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,522.85, 33,842.64 and 14,451.71 is: 19,944.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,522.85 : 33,842.64 = 14,451.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,522.85/33,842.64 = 14,451.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,522.85x = 33,842.64 × 14,451.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,522.85x = 489,084,018.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,084,018.91/24,522.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,944.02

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