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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,188.10, 33,386.54 and 14,628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,188.10, 33,386.54 and 14,628 is: 20,190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,188.10 : 33,386.54 = 14,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,188.10/33,386.54 = 14,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,188.10x = 33,386.54 × 14,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,188.10x = 488,378,233.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,378,233.98/24,188.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,190.85

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