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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,615.17, 33,968.05 and 14,408.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,615.17, 33,968.05 and 14,408.38 is: 19,883.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,615.17 : 33,968.05 = 14,408.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,615.17/33,968.05 = 14,408.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,615.17x = 33,968.05 × 14,408.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,615.17x = 489,424,572.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,424,572.26/24,615.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,883.05

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