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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,611.85, 33,961.28 and 14,001.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,611.85, 33,961.28 and 14,001.66 is: 19,320.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,611.85 : 33,961.28 = 14,001.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,611.85/33,961.28 = 14,001.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,611.85x = 33,961.28 × 14,001.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,611.85x = 475,514,225.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,514,225.72/24,611.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,320.54

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