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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,622.32, 33,982.71 and 14,015.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,622.32, 33,982.71 and 14,015.37 is: 19,343.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,622.32 : 33,982.71 = 14,015.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,622.32/33,982.71 = 14,015.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,622.32x = 33,982.71 × 14,015.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,622.32x = 476,280,254.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,280,254.25/24,622.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,343.44

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