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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,151.76, 33,333.36 and 14,599.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,151.76, 33,333.36 and 14,599.52 is: 20,149.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,151.76 : 33,333.36 = 14,599.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,151.76/33,333.36 = 14,599.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,151.76x = 33,333.36 × 14,599.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,151.76x = 486,651,055.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,651,055.99/24,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,149.71

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