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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,614.17, 33,966.67 and 14,407.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,614.17, 33,966.67 and 14,407.38 is: 19,881.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,614.17 : 33,966.67 = 14,407.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,614.17/33,966.67 = 14,407.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,614.17x = 33,966.67 × 14,407.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,614.17x = 489,370,596.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,370,596.49/24,614.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,881.66

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