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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,189.60, 33,382.56 and 14,632.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,189.60, 33,382.56 and 14,632.56 is: 20,193.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,189.60 : 33,382.56 = 14,632.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,189.60/33,382.56 = 14,632.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,189.60x = 33,382.56 × 14,632.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,189.60x = 488,472,312.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,472,312.15/24,189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,193.48

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