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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,184.92, 33,375.56 and 14,623.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,184.92, 33,375.56 and 14,623.44 is: 20,180.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,184.92 : 33,375.56 = 14,623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,184.92/33,375.56 = 14,623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,184.92x = 33,375.56 × 14,623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,184.92x = 488,065,499.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,065,499.13/24,184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,180.57

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