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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,619.88, 33,979.02 and 14,012.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,619.88, 33,979.02 and 14,012.12 is: 19,338.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,619.88 : 33,979.02 = 14,012.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,619.88/33,979.02 = 14,012.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,619.88x = 33,979.02 × 14,012.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,619.88x = 476,118,105.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,118,105.72/24,619.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,338.77

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