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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,088.72, 33,247.60 and 14,660.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,088.72, 33,247.60 and 14,660.32 is: 20,234.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,088.72 : 33,247.60 = 14,660.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,088.72/33,247.60 = 14,660.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,088.72x = 33,247.60 × 14,660.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,088.72x = 487,420,455.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,420,455.23/24,088.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,234.39

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