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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,615.22, 33,965.58 and 14,003.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,615.22, 33,965.58 and 14,003.68 is: 19,323.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,615.22 : 33,965.58 = 14,003.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,615.22/33,965.58 = 14,003.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,615.22x = 33,965.58 × 14,003.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,615.22x = 475,643,113.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,643,113.33/24,615.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,323.13

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