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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,524.37, 33,842.61 and 14,453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,524.37, 33,842.61 and 14,453.24 is: 19,944.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,524.37 : 33,842.61 = 14,453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,524.37/33,842.61 = 14,453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,524.37x = 33,842.61 × 14,453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,524.37x = 489,135,195.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,135,195.34/24,524.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,944.86

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