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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,319.17, 33,555.36 and 14,764.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,319.17, 33,555.36 and 14,764.09 is: 20,371.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,319.17 : 33,555.36 = 14,764.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,319.17/33,555.36 = 14,764.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,319.17x = 33,555.36 × 14,764.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,319.17x = 495,414,366.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,414,366.77/24,319.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,371.35

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