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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,188.76, 33,364.44 and 14,622.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,188.76, 33,364.44 and 14,622.39 is: 20,169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,188.76 : 33,364.44 = 14,622.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,188.76/33,364.44 = 14,622.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,188.76x = 33,364.44 × 14,622.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,188.76x = 487,867,853.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,867,853.81/24,188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,169.20

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