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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,524.15, 33,843.01 and 14,453.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,524.15, 33,843.01 and 14,453.02 is: 19,944.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,524.15 : 33,843.01 = 14,453.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,524.15/33,843.01 = 14,453.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,524.15x = 33,843.01 × 14,453.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,524.15x = 489,133,700.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,133,700.39/24,524.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,944.98

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