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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,562.44, 33,885 and 14,490.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,562.44, 33,885 and 14,490.90 is: 19,990.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,562.44 : 33,885 = 14,490.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,562.44/33,885 = 14,490.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,562.44x = 33,885 × 14,490.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,562.44x = 491,024,146.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,024,146.50/24,562.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,990.85

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