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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,530.94, 33,852.30 and 14,459.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,530.94, 33,852.30 and 14,459.81 is: 19,954.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,530.94 : 33,852.30 = 14,459.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,530.94/33,852.30 = 14,459.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,530.94x = 33,852.30 × 14,459.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,530.94x = 489,497,656.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,497,656.80/24,530.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,954.30

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