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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,197.76, 33,396 and 14,764.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,197.76, 33,396 and 14,764.32 is: 20,376.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,197.76 : 33,396 = 14,764.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,197.76/33,396 = 14,764.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,197.76x = 33,396 × 14,764.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,197.76x = 493,069,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,069,230.72/24,197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,376.65

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