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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,038.88, 33,167.52 and 14,607.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,038.88, 33,167.52 and 14,607.60 is: 20,154.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,038.88 : 33,167.52 = 14,607.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,038.88/33,167.52 = 14,607.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,038.88x = 33,167.52 × 14,607.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,038.88x = 484,497,865.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,497,865.15/24,038.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,154.76

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