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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,534.08, 33,856.62 and 14,462.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,534.08, 33,856.62 and 14,462.90 is: 19,958.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,534.08 : 33,856.62 = 14,462.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,534.08/33,856.62 = 14,462.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,534.08x = 33,856.62 × 14,462.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,534.08x = 489,664,909.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,664,909.40/24,534.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,958.56

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