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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,186.09, 33,383.78 and 14,626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,186.09, 33,383.78 and 14,626 is: 20,188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,186.09 : 33,383.78 = 14,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,186.09/33,383.78 = 14,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,186.09x = 33,383.78 × 14,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,186.09x = 488,271,166.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,271,166.28/24,186.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,188.10

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