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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,186.58, 33,379.49 and 14,115.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,186.58, 33,379.49 and 14,115.67 is: 19,480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,186.58 : 33,379.49 = 14,115.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,186.58/33,379.49 = 14,115.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,186.58x = 33,379.49 × 14,115.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,186.58x = 471,173,817.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,173,817.45/24,186.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,480.80

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