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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,137.13, 33,309.19 and 14,705.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,137.13, 33,309.19 and 14,705.70 is: 20,293.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,137.13 : 33,309.19 = 14,705.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,137.13/33,309.19 = 14,705.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,137.13x = 33,309.19 × 14,705.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,137.13x = 489,834,918.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,834,918.62/24,137.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,293.83

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