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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.05, 33,162.31 and 14,967.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.05, 33,162.31 and 14,967.51 is: 20,651.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.05 : 33,162.31 = 14,967.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.05/33,162.31 = 14,967.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.05x = 33,162.31 × 14,967.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.05x = 496,357,206.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,357,206.55/24,035.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.39

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