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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,031.88, 33,157.86 and 14,600.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,031.88, 33,157.86 and 14,600.60 is: 20,145.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,031.88 : 33,157.86 = 14,600.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,031.88/33,157.86 = 14,600.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,031.88x = 33,157.86 × 14,600.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,031.88x = 484,124,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,124,650.72/24,031.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,145.10

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