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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.46, 33,644.24 and 14,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.46, 33,644.24 and 14,029 is: 19,361.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.46 : 33,644.24 = 14,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.46/33,644.24 = 14,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.46x = 33,644.24 × 14,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.46x = 471,995,042.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,995,042.96/24,377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,361.95

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