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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,187.64, 33,379.82 and 14,122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,187.64, 33,379.82 and 14,122.52 is: 19,489.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,187.64 : 33,379.82 = 14,122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,187.64/33,379.82 = 14,122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,187.64x = 33,379.82 × 14,122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,187.64x = 471,407,175.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,407,175.55/24,187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,489.59

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