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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.60, 36,058.56 and 14,806.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.60, 36,058.56 and 14,806.08 is: 22,214.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.60 : 36,058.56 = 14,806.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.60/36,058.56 = 14,806.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.60x = 36,058.56 × 14,806.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.60x = 533,885,924.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,885,924.04/24,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,214.15

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