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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.72, 33,160.86 and 14,601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.72, 33,160.86 and 14,601.72 is: 20,146.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.72 : 33,160.86 = 14,601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.72/33,160.86 = 14,601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.72x = 33,160.86 × 14,601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.72x = 484,205,592.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,205,592.68/24,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,146.93

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