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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,529.84, 33,845.99 and 14,451.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,529.84, 33,845.99 and 14,451.41 is: 19,939.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,529.84 : 33,845.99 = 14,451.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,529.84/33,845.99 = 14,451.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,529.84x = 33,845.99 × 14,451.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,529.84x = 489,122,290.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,122,290.70/24,529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,939.89

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