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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,621.44, 33,973.63 and 14,011.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,621.44, 33,973.63 and 14,011.25 is: 19,333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,621.44 : 33,973.63 = 14,011.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,621.44/33,973.63 = 14,011.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,621.44x = 33,973.63 × 14,011.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,621.44x = 476,012,818.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,012,818.44/24,621.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,333.27

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