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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,317.66, 33,566.67 and 14,249.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,317.66, 33,566.67 and 14,249.31 is: 19,668.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,317.66 : 33,566.67 = 14,249.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,317.66/33,566.67 = 14,249.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,317.66x = 33,566.67 × 14,249.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,317.66x = 478,301,886.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,301,886.50/24,317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,668.91

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