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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,524.03, 33,845.46 and 14,455.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,524.03, 33,845.46 and 14,455.61 is: 19,950.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,524.03 : 33,845.46 = 14,455.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,524.03/33,845.46 = 14,455.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,524.03x = 33,845.46 × 14,455.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,524.03x = 489,256,770.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,256,770.03/24,524.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,950.10

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