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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,190.92, 33,387.12 and 14,764.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,190.92, 33,387.12 and 14,764.86 is: 20,377.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,190.92 : 33,387.12 = 14,764.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,190.92/33,387.12 = 14,764.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,190.92x = 33,387.12 × 14,764.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,190.92x = 492,956,152.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,956,152.60/24,190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,377.73

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