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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,233.17, 33,442.56 and 14,674.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,233.17, 33,442.56 and 14,674.85 is: 20,251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,233.17 : 33,442.56 = 14,674.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,233.17/33,442.56 = 14,674.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,233.17x = 33,442.56 × 14,674.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,233.17x = 490,764,551.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,764,551.62/24,233.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.77

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