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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,186.24, 33,380.68 and 14,760.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,186.24, 33,380.68 and 14,760.28 is: 20,371.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,186.24 : 33,380.68 = 14,760.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,186.24/33,380.68 = 14,760.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,186.24x = 33,380.68 × 14,760.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,186.24x = 492,708,183.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,708,183.39/24,186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,371.43

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