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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,614.24, 33,968.42 and 14,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,614.24, 33,968.42 and 14,005.40 is: 19,327.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,614.24 : 33,968.42 = 14,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,614.24/33,968.42 = 14,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,614.24x = 33,968.42 × 14,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,614.24x = 475,741,309.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,741,309.47/24,614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,327.89

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