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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,095.20, 33,256.58 and 14,666.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,095.20, 33,256.58 and 14,666.80 is: 20,243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,095.20 : 33,256.58 = 14,666.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,095.20/33,256.58 = 14,666.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,095.20x = 33,256.58 × 14,666.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,095.20x = 487,767,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,767,607.54/24,095.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.35

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