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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,393.52, 33,639.72 and 14,835.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,393.52, 33,639.72 and 14,835.04 is: 20,458.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,393.52 : 33,639.72 = 14,835.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,393.52/33,639.72 = 14,835.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,393.52x = 33,639.72 × 14,835.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,393.52x = 499,046,591.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,046,591.79/24,393.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,458.16

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