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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,619.38, 33,978.33 and 14,011.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,619.38, 33,978.33 and 14,011.62 is: 19,338.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,619.38 : 33,978.33 = 14,011.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,619.38/33,978.33 = 14,011.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,619.38x = 33,978.33 × 14,011.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,619.38x = 476,091,448.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,091,448.19/24,619.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,338.08

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