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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,030.88, 33,156.48 and 14,599.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,030.88, 33,156.48 and 14,599.60 is: 20,143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,030.88 : 33,156.48 = 14,599.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,030.88/33,156.48 = 14,599.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,030.88x = 33,156.48 × 14,599.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,030.88x = 484,071,345.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,071,345.41/24,030.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,143.72

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