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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,167.99, 33,349.92 and 14,605.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,167.99, 33,349.92 and 14,605.94 is: 20,155.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,167.99 : 33,349.92 = 14,605.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,167.99/33,349.92 = 14,605.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,167.99x = 33,349.92 × 14,605.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,167.99x = 487,106,930.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,106,930.52/24,167.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,155.05

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