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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,027.97, 33,156.93 and 14,466.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,027.97, 33,156.93 and 14,466.01 is: 19,962.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,027.97 : 33,156.93 = 14,466.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,027.97/33,156.93 = 14,466.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,027.97x = 33,156.93 × 14,466.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,027.97x = 479,648,480.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,648,480.95/24,027.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,962.09

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