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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,179.52, 33,369.60 and 14,748.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,179.52, 33,369.60 and 14,748.96 is: 20,354.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,179.52 : 33,369.60 = 14,748.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,179.52/33,369.60 = 14,748.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,179.52x = 33,369.60 × 14,748.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,179.52x = 492,166,895.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,166,895.62/24,179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,354.70

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