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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,612.86, 33,965.42 and 14,002.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,612.86, 33,965.42 and 14,002.46 is: 19,323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,612.86 : 33,965.42 = 14,002.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,612.86/33,965.42 = 14,002.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,612.86x = 33,965.42 × 14,002.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,612.86x = 475,599,434.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,599,434.93/24,612.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,323.21

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