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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,187.34, 33,380.97 and 14,761.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,187.34, 33,380.97 and 14,761.46 is: 20,372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,187.34 : 33,380.97 = 14,761.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,187.34/33,380.97 = 14,761.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,187.34x = 33,380.97 × 14,761.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,187.34x = 492,751,853.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,751,853.42/24,187.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,372.30

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