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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,467.67, 33,759.60 and 14,396.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,467.67, 33,759.60 and 14,396.55 is: 19,863.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,467.67 : 33,759.60 = 14,396.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,467.67/33,759.60 = 14,396.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,467.67x = 33,759.60 × 14,396.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,467.67x = 486,021,769.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,021,769.38/24,467.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,863.84

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