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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,523.03, 33,844.08 and 14,454.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,523.03, 33,844.08 and 14,454.61 is: 19,948.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,523.03 : 33,844.08 = 14,454.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,523.03/33,844.08 = 14,454.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,523.03x = 33,844.08 × 14,454.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,523.03x = 489,202,977.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,202,977.21/24,523.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,948.72

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