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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,187.88, 33,383.70 and 14,122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,187.88, 33,383.70 and 14,122.28 is: 19,491.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,187.88 : 33,383.70 = 14,122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,187.88/33,383.70 = 14,122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,187.88x = 33,383.70 × 14,122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,187.88x = 471,453,958.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,453,958.84/24,187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,491.33

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