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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,197.64, 33,396.36 and 14,771.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,197.64, 33,396.36 and 14,771.68 is: 20,387.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,197.64 : 33,396.36 = 14,771.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,197.64/33,396.36 = 14,771.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,197.64x = 33,396.36 × 14,771.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,197.64x = 493,320,343.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,320,343.08/24,197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,387.13

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