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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,530.91, 33,852.30 and 14,459.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,530.91, 33,852.30 and 14,459.76 is: 19,954.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,530.91 : 33,852.30 = 14,459.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,530.91/33,852.30 = 14,459.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,530.91x = 33,852.30 × 14,459.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,530.91x = 489,496,133.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,496,133.45/24,530.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,954.26

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