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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,190.62, 33,386.70 and 14,764.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,190.62, 33,386.70 and 14,764.66 is: 20,377.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,190.62 : 33,386.70 = 14,764.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,190.62/33,386.70 = 14,764.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,190.62x = 33,386.70 × 14,764.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,190.62x = 492,943,274.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,943,274.02/24,190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,377.46

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