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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,197.14, 33,395.67 and 14,771.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,197.14, 33,395.67 and 14,771.17 is: 20,386.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,197.14 : 33,395.67 = 14,771.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,197.14/33,395.67 = 14,771.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,197.14x = 33,395.67 × 14,771.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,197.14x = 493,293,118.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,293,118.83/24,197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,386.42

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