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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,526.69, 33,847.94 and 14,455.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,526.69, 33,847.94 and 14,455.55 is: 19,949.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,526.69 : 33,847.94 = 14,455.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,526.69/33,847.94 = 14,455.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,526.69x = 33,847.94 × 14,455.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,526.69x = 489,290,589.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,290,589.07/24,526.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,949.31

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