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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,137.46, 33,306.93 and 14,064.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,137.46, 33,306.93 and 14,064.57 is: 19,407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,137.46 : 33,306.93 = 14,064.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,137.46/33,306.93 = 14,064.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,137.46x = 33,306.93 × 14,064.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,137.46x = 468,447,648.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,447,648.47/24,137.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,407.50

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