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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,182.92, 33,372.80 and 14,621.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,182.92, 33,372.80 and 14,621.44 is: 20,177.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,182.92 : 33,372.80 = 14,621.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,182.92/33,372.80 = 14,621.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,182.92x = 33,372.80 × 14,621.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,182.92x = 487,958,392.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,958,392.83/24,182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,177.81

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