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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,188.24, 33,383.44 and 14,762.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,188.24, 33,383.44 and 14,762.28 is: 20,374.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,188.24 : 33,383.44 = 14,762.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,188.24/33,383.44 = 14,762.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,188.24x = 33,383.44 × 14,762.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,188.24x = 492,815,688.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,815,688.64/24,188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,374.19

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