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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,188.63, 33,383.95 and 14,762.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,188.63, 33,383.95 and 14,762.66 is: 20,374.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,188.63 : 33,383.95 = 14,762.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,188.63/33,383.95 = 14,762.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,188.63x = 33,383.95 × 14,762.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,188.63x = 492,835,699.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,835,699.48/24,188.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,374.69

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