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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,616.62, 33,972.21 and 14,007.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,616.62, 33,972.21 and 14,007.78 is: 19,331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,616.62 : 33,972.21 = 14,007.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,616.62/33,972.21 = 14,007.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,616.62x = 33,972.21 × 14,007.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,616.62x = 475,875,243.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,875,243.79/24,616.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,331.46

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