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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,139.02, 33,311.76 and 14,707.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,139.02, 33,311.76 and 14,707.59 is: 20,296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,139.02 : 33,311.76 = 14,707.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,139.02/33,311.76 = 14,707.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,139.02x = 33,311.76 × 14,707.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,139.02x = 489,935,708.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,935,708.26/24,139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,296.42

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