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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,523.58, 33,843.65 and 14,452.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,523.58, 33,843.65 and 14,452.44 is: 19,945.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,523.58 : 33,843.65 = 14,452.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,523.58/33,843.65 = 14,452.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,523.58x = 33,843.65 × 14,452.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,523.58x = 489,123,352.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,123,352.85/24,523.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,945.02

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