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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,064.63, 33,210.47 and 14,507.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,064.63, 33,210.47 and 14,507.57 is: 20,021.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,064.63 : 33,210.47 = 14,507.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,064.63/33,210.47 = 14,507.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,064.63x = 33,210.47 × 14,507.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,064.63x = 481,803,337.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,803,337.55/24,064.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,021.23

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