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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,618.96, 33,974.56 and 14,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,618.96, 33,974.56 and 14,009.52 is: 19,333.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,618.96 : 33,974.56 = 14,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,618.96/33,974.56 = 14,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,618.96x = 33,974.56 × 14,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,618.96x = 475,967,277.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,967,277.81/24,618.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,333.36

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