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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,526.09, 33,858.60 and 14,457.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,526.09, 33,858.60 and 14,457.78 is: 19,959.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,526.09 : 33,858.60 = 14,457.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,526.09/33,858.60 = 14,457.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,526.09x = 33,858.60 × 14,457.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,526.09x = 489,520,204.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,520,204.98/24,526.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,959.16

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