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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,622.96, 33,977.42 and 14,009.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,622.96, 33,977.42 and 14,009.80 is: 19,332.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,622.96 : 33,977.42 = 14,009.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,622.96/33,977.42 = 14,009.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,622.96x = 33,977.42 × 14,009.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,622.96x = 476,016,858.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,016,858.72/24,622.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,332.24

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