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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,526.29, 33,841.47 and 14,451.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,526.29, 33,841.47 and 14,451.51 is: 19,940.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,526.29 : 33,841.47 = 14,451.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,526.29/33,841.47 = 14,451.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,526.29x = 33,841.47 × 14,451.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,526.29x = 489,060,342.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,060,342.12/24,526.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,940.25

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