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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,020.01, 33,158.16 and 14,953.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,020.01, 33,158.16 and 14,953.68 is: 20,642.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,020.01 : 33,158.16 = 14,953.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,020.01/33,158.16 = 14,953.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,020.01x = 33,158.16 × 14,953.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,020.01x = 495,836,514.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,836,514.03/24,020.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.64

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