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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,164.47, 33,338.94 and 14,607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,164.47, 33,338.94 and 14,607.28 is: 20,153.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,164.47 : 33,338.94 = 14,607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,164.47/33,338.94 = 14,607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,164.47x = 33,338.94 × 14,607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,164.47x = 486,991,231.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,991,231.48/24,164.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,153.19

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