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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,187, 33,383.82 and 14,763.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,187, 33,383.82 and 14,763.52 is: 20,377.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,187 : 33,383.82 = 14,763.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,187/33,383.82 = 14,763.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,187x = 33,383.82 × 14,763.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,187x = 492,862,694.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,862,694.25/24,187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,377.17

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