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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,467.15, 33,764.12 and 14,257.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,467.15, 33,764.12 and 14,257.55 is: 19,675.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,467.15 : 33,764.12 = 14,257.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,467.15/33,764.12 = 14,257.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,467.15x = 33,764.12 × 14,257.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,467.15x = 481,393,389.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,393,389.00/24,467.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,675.09

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