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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,042.24, 33,188.40 and 14,613.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,042.24, 33,188.40 and 14,613.84 is: 20,173.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,042.24 : 33,188.40 = 14,613.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,042.24/33,188.40 = 14,613.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,042.24x = 33,188.40 × 14,613.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,042.24x = 485,009,967.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,009,967.46/24,042.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,173.24

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