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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,163.65, 33,341.22 and 14,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,163.65, 33,341.22 and 14,601.60 is: 20,147.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,163.65 : 33,341.22 = 14,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,163.65/33,341.22 = 14,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,163.65x = 33,341.22 × 14,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,163.65x = 486,835,157.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,835,157.95/24,163.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,147.42

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