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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,526.55, 33,847.52 and 14,463.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,526.55, 33,847.52 and 14,463.65 is: 19,960.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,526.55 : 33,847.52 = 14,463.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,526.55/33,847.52 = 14,463.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,526.55x = 33,847.52 × 14,463.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,526.55x = 489,558,441.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,558,441.09/24,526.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,960.35

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