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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,615.36, 33,969.60 and 14,005.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,615.36, 33,969.60 and 14,005.12 is: 19,327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,615.36 : 33,969.60 = 14,005.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,615.36/33,969.60 = 14,005.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,615.36x = 33,969.60 × 14,005.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,615.36x = 475,748,324.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,748,324.35/24,615.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,327.30

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