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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,088.52, 33,245.70 and 14,655.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,088.52, 33,245.70 and 14,655.28 is: 20,226.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,088.52 : 33,245.70 = 14,655.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,088.52/33,245.70 = 14,655.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,088.52x = 33,245.70 × 14,655.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,088.52x = 487,225,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,225,042.30/24,088.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.44

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