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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,612.12, 33,966 and 14,003.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,612.12, 33,966 and 14,003.28 is: 19,325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,612.12 : 33,966 = 14,003.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,612.12/33,966 = 14,003.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,612.12x = 33,966 × 14,003.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,612.12x = 475,635,408.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,635,408.48/24,612.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,325.25

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