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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,620.32, 33,979.95 and 14,013.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,620.32, 33,979.95 and 14,013.37 is: 19,340.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,620.32 : 33,979.95 = 14,013.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,620.32/33,979.95 = 14,013.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,620.32x = 33,979.95 × 14,013.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,620.32x = 476,173,611.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,173,611.93/24,620.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,340.68

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