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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,184.94, 33,382.19 and 14,624.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,184.94, 33,382.19 and 14,624.84 is: 20,186.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,184.94 : 33,382.19 = 14,624.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,184.94/33,382.19 = 14,624.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,184.94x = 33,382.19 × 14,624.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,184.94x = 488,208,947.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,208,947.56/24,184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,186.49

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