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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,620.38, 33,979.71 and 14,012.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,620.38, 33,979.71 and 14,012.62 is: 19,339.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,620.38 : 33,979.71 = 14,012.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,620.38/33,979.71 = 14,012.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,620.38x = 33,979.71 × 14,012.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,620.38x = 476,144,763.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,144,763.94/24,620.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,339.46

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