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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,618.30, 33,972.84 and 14,007.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,618.30, 33,972.84 and 14,007.72 is: 19,330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,618.30 : 33,972.84 = 14,007.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,618.30/33,972.84 = 14,007.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,618.30x = 33,972.84 × 14,007.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,618.30x = 475,882,030.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,882,030.32/24,618.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,330.42

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