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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,023.64, 33,158.52 and 14,598.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,023.64, 33,158.52 and 14,598.48 is: 20,149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,023.64 : 33,158.52 = 14,598.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,023.64/33,158.52 = 14,598.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,023.64x = 33,158.52 × 14,598.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,023.64x = 484,063,991.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,063,991.05/24,023.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,149.49

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