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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,196.14, 33,394.29 and 14,770.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,196.14, 33,394.29 and 14,770.17 is: 20,385.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,196.14 : 33,394.29 = 14,770.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,196.14/33,394.29 = 14,770.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,196.14x = 33,394.29 × 14,770.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,196.14x = 493,239,340.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,239,340.33/24,196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,385.04

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