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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,026.88, 33,150.96 and 14,595.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,026.88, 33,150.96 and 14,595.60 is: 20,138.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,026.88 : 33,150.96 = 14,595.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,026.88/33,150.96 = 14,595.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,026.88x = 33,150.96 × 14,595.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,026.88x = 483,858,151.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,858,151.78/24,026.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,138.20

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