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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,533.08, 33,855.24 and 14,461.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,533.08, 33,855.24 and 14,461.90 is: 19,957.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,533.08 : 33,855.24 = 14,461.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,533.08/33,855.24 = 14,461.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,533.08x = 33,855.24 × 14,461.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,533.08x = 489,611,095.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,611,095.36/24,533.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,957.18

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