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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423.07, 33,698.38 and 14,867.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423.07, 33,698.38 and 14,867.96 is: 20,514.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423.07 : 33,698.38 = 14,867.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423.07/33,698.38 = 14,867.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423.07x = 33,698.38 × 14,867.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423.07x = 501,025,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,025,988.12/24,423.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,514.46

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