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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,189.22, 33,396.87 and 14,763.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,189.22, 33,396.87 and 14,763.25 is: 20,382.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,189.22 : 33,396.87 = 14,763.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,189.22/33,396.87 = 14,763.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,189.22x = 33,396.87 × 14,763.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,189.22x = 493,046,341.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,046,341.03/24,189.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.90

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