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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,524.91, 33,845.18 and 13,914.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,524.91, 33,845.18 and 13,914.99 is: 19,203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,524.91 : 33,845.18 = 13,914.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,524.91/33,845.18 = 13,914.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,524.91x = 33,845.18 × 13,914.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,524.91x = 470,955,271.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,955,271.67/24,524.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,203.14

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