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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,530.85, 33,855.98 and 14,462.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,530.85, 33,855.98 and 14,462.15 is: 19,959.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,530.85 : 33,855.98 = 14,462.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,530.85/33,855.98 = 14,462.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,530.85x = 33,855.98 × 14,462.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,530.85x = 489,630,019.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,630,019.57/24,530.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,959.77

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