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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,612.98, 33,962.81 and 14,002.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,612.98, 33,962.81 and 14,002.79 is: 19,322.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,612.98 : 33,962.81 = 14,002.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,612.98/33,962.81 = 14,002.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,612.98x = 33,962.81 × 14,002.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,612.98x = 475,573,856.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,573,856.41/24,612.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,322.08

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