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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,188.72, 33,396.18 and 14,762.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,188.72, 33,396.18 and 14,762.75 is: 20,382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,188.72 : 33,396.18 = 14,762.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,188.72/33,396.18 = 14,762.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,188.72x = 33,396.18 × 14,762.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,188.72x = 493,019,456.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,019,456.30/24,188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.21

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