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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.16, 33,661.80 and 14,955.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.16, 33,661.80 and 14,955.12 is: 20,638.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.16 : 33,661.80 = 14,955.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.16/33,661.80 = 14,955.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.16x = 33,661.80 × 14,955.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.16x = 503,416,258.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,416,258.42/24,392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,638.45

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