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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,619.47, 33,975.24 and 14,008.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,619.47, 33,975.24 and 14,008.89 is: 19,332.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,619.47 : 33,975.24 = 14,008.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,619.47/33,975.24 = 14,008.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,619.47x = 33,975.24 × 14,008.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,619.47x = 475,955,399.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,955,399.88/24,619.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,332.48

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