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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,528.09, 33,861.36 and 14,459.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,528.09, 33,861.36 and 14,459.78 is: 19,961.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,528.09 : 33,861.36 = 14,459.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,528.09/33,861.36 = 14,459.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,528.09x = 33,861.36 × 14,459.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,528.09x = 489,627,816.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,627,816.10/24,528.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,961.92

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