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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,616.31, 33,974.44 and 14,009.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,616.31, 33,974.44 and 14,009.36 is: 19,335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,616.31 : 33,974.44 = 14,009.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,616.31/33,974.44 = 14,009.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,616.31x = 33,974.44 × 14,009.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,616.31x = 475,959,955.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,959,955.86/24,616.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,335.15

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