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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,194.88, 33,389.28 and 14,761.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,194.88, 33,389.28 and 14,761.92 is: 20,371.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,194.88 : 33,389.28 = 14,761.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,194.88/33,389.28 = 14,761.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,194.88x = 33,389.28 × 14,761.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,194.88x = 492,889,880.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,889,880.22/24,194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,371.66

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