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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,159.64, 33,343.94 and 14,733.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,159.64, 33,343.94 and 14,733.67 is: 20,334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,159.64 : 33,343.94 = 14,733.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,159.64/33,343.94 = 14,733.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,159.64x = 33,343.94 × 14,733.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,159.64x = 491,278,441.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,278,441.74/24,159.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,334.68

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