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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,619.68, 33,975.29 and 14,009.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,619.68, 33,975.29 and 14,009.31 is: 19,332.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,619.68 : 33,975.29 = 14,009.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,619.68/33,975.29 = 14,009.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,619.68x = 33,975.29 × 14,009.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,619.68x = 475,970,299.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,970,299.90/24,619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,332.92

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