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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,214.68, 33,404.40 and 14,766.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,214.68, 33,404.40 and 14,766.84 is: 20,371.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,214.68 : 33,404.40 = 14,766.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,214.68/33,404.40 = 14,766.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,214.68x = 33,404.40 × 14,766.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,214.68x = 493,277,430.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,277,430.10/24,214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,371.01

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