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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,614.98, 33,965.56 and 14,004.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,614.98, 33,965.56 and 14,004.79 is: 19,324.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,614.98 : 33,965.56 = 14,004.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,614.98/33,965.56 = 14,004.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,614.98x = 33,965.56 × 14,004.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,614.98x = 475,680,535.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,680,535.03/24,614.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,324.84

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