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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,203.60, 33,397.64 and 14,645.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,203.60, 33,397.64 and 14,645.20 is: 20,208.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,203.60 : 33,397.64 = 14,645.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,203.60/33,397.64 = 14,645.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,203.60x = 33,397.64 × 14,645.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,203.60x = 489,115,117.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,115,117.33/24,203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,208.36

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