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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,187.36, 33,374.28 and 14,758.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,187.36, 33,374.28 and 14,758.96 is: 20,364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,187.36 : 33,374.28 = 14,758.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,187.36/33,374.28 = 14,758.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,187.36x = 33,374.28 × 14,758.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,187.36x = 492,569,663.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,569,663.55/24,187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,364.76

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