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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,191.62, 33,388.08 and 14,765.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,191.62, 33,388.08 and 14,765.66 is: 20,378.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,191.62 : 33,388.08 = 14,765.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,191.62/33,388.08 = 14,765.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,191.62x = 33,388.08 × 14,765.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,191.62x = 492,997,037.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,997,037.33/24,191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,378.84

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