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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,369.26, 33,615.55 and 14,671.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,369.26, 33,615.55 and 14,671.97 is: 20,238.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,369.26 : 33,615.55 = 14,671.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,369.26/33,615.55 = 14,671.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,369.26x = 33,615.55 × 14,671.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,369.26x = 493,206,506.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,206,506.54/24,369.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.88

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