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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,591.26, 33,934.19 and 14,519.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,591.26, 33,934.19 and 14,519.18 is: 20,035.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,591.26 : 33,934.19 = 14,519.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,591.26/33,934.19 = 14,519.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,591.26x = 33,934.19 × 14,519.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,591.26x = 492,696,370.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,696,370.50/24,591.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,035.43

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