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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,185.09, 33,382.40 and 14,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,185.09, 33,382.40 and 14,625 is: 20,186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,185.09 : 33,382.40 = 14,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,185.09/33,382.40 = 14,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,185.09x = 33,382.40 × 14,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,185.09x = 488,217,526.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,217,526.88/24,185.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,186.71

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