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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,428.80, 33,709.44 and 14,995.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,428.80, 33,709.44 and 14,995.84 is: 20,692.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,428.80 : 33,709.44 = 14,995.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,428.80/33,709.44 = 14,995.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,428.80x = 33,709.44 × 14,995.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,428.80x = 505,501,368.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,501,368.73/24,428.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,692.84

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