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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,390.40, 33,659.20 and 14,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,390.40, 33,659.20 and 14,955.52 is: 20,638.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,390.40 : 33,659.20 = 14,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,390.40/33,659.20 = 14,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,390.40x = 33,659.20 × 14,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,390.40x = 503,390,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,390,838.78/24,390.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,638.89

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