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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,021.51, 33,160.23 and 14,955.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,021.51, 33,160.23 and 14,955.18 is: 20,644.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,021.51 : 33,160.23 = 14,955.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,021.51/33,160.23 = 14,955.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,021.51x = 33,160.23 × 14,955.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,021.51x = 495,917,208.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,917,208.49/24,021.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,644.71

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