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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,059.52, 33,201.64 and 14,631.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,059.52, 33,201.64 and 14,631.12 is: 20,190.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,059.52 : 33,201.64 = 14,631.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,059.52/33,201.64 = 14,631.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,059.52x = 33,201.64 × 14,631.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,059.52x = 485,777,179.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,777,179.04/24,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,190.64

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