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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,615.24, 33,969.80 and 14,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,615.24, 33,969.80 and 14,006.40 is: 19,329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,615.24 : 33,969.80 = 14,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,615.24/33,969.80 = 14,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,615.24x = 33,969.80 × 14,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,615.24x = 475,794,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,794,606.72/24,615.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,329.27

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