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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,191.24, 33,387.58 and 14,765.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,191.24, 33,387.58 and 14,765.28 is: 20,378.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,191.24 : 33,387.58 = 14,765.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,191.24/33,387.58 = 14,765.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,191.24x = 33,387.58 × 14,765.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,191.24x = 492,976,967.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,976,967.22/24,191.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,378.33

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