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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,067.74, 33,223.59 and 14,639.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,067.74, 33,223.59 and 14,639.58 is: 20,208.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,067.74 : 33,223.59 = 14,639.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,067.74/33,223.59 = 14,639.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,067.74x = 33,223.59 × 14,639.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,067.74x = 486,379,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,379,403.69/24,067.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,208.77

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