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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,533.73, 33,867.95 and 14,458.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,533.73, 33,867.95 and 14,458.77 is: 19,959.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,533.73 : 33,867.95 = 14,458.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,533.73/33,867.95 = 14,458.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,533.73x = 33,867.95 × 14,458.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,533.73x = 489,688,827.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,688,827.13/24,533.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,959.82

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