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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,617.16, 33,970.50 and 14,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,617.16, 33,970.50 and 14,005.80 is: 19,327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,617.16 : 33,970.50 = 14,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,617.16/33,970.50 = 14,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,617.16x = 33,970.50 × 14,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,617.16x = 475,784,028.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,784,028.90/24,617.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,327.33

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