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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,619.68, 33,972.48 and 14,008.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,619.68, 33,972.48 and 14,008.32 is: 19,329.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,619.68 : 33,972.48 = 14,008.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,619.68/33,972.48 = 14,008.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,619.68x = 33,972.48 × 14,008.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,619.68x = 475,897,371.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,897,371.03/24,619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,329.96

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