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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,622.86, 33,982.56 and 14,013.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,622.86, 33,982.56 and 14,013.48 is: 19,340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,622.86 : 33,982.56 = 14,013.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,622.86/33,982.56 = 14,013.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,622.86x = 33,982.56 × 14,013.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,622.86x = 476,213,924.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,213,924.91/24,622.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,340.32

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