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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,524.08, 33,835.92 and 14,453.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,524.08, 33,835.92 and 14,453.32 is: 19,941.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,524.08 : 33,835.92 = 14,453.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,524.08/33,835.92 = 14,453.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,524.08x = 33,835.92 × 14,453.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,524.08x = 489,041,379.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,041,379.25/24,524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,941.27

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