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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,167.67, 33,343.34 and 14,610.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,167.67, 33,343.34 and 14,610.48 is: 20,157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,167.67 : 33,343.34 = 14,610.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,167.67/33,343.34 = 14,610.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,167.67x = 33,343.34 × 14,610.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,167.67x = 487,162,202.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,162,202.20/24,167.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,157.60

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