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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,198.64, 33,397.74 and 14,772.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,198.64, 33,397.74 and 14,772.68 is: 20,388.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,198.64 : 33,397.74 = 14,772.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,198.64/33,397.74 = 14,772.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,198.64x = 33,397.74 × 14,772.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,198.64x = 493,374,125.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,374,125.74/24,198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,388.51

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