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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,185.36, 33,371.52 and 14,756.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,185.36, 33,371.52 and 14,756.96 is: 20,362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,185.36 : 33,371.52 = 14,756.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,185.36/33,371.52 = 14,756.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,185.36x = 33,371.52 × 14,756.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,185.36x = 492,462,185.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,462,185.78/24,185.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,362.00

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