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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,531.08, 33,865.50 and 14,462.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,531.08, 33,865.50 and 14,462.78 is: 19,966.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,531.08 : 33,865.50 = 14,462.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,531.08/33,865.50 = 14,462.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,531.08x = 33,865.50 × 14,462.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,531.08x = 489,789,276.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,789,276.09/24,531.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,966.07

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