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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,196.64, 33,394.98 and 14,770.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,196.64, 33,394.98 and 14,770.64 is: 20,385.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,196.64 : 33,394.98 = 14,770.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,196.64/33,394.98 = 14,770.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,196.64x = 33,394.98 × 14,770.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,196.64x = 493,265,227.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,265,227.39/24,196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,385.69

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