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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,622.98, 33,976.60 and 14,012.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,622.98, 33,976.60 and 14,012.80 is: 19,335.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,622.98 : 33,976.60 = 14,012.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,622.98/33,976.60 = 14,012.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,622.98x = 33,976.60 × 14,012.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,622.98x = 476,107,300.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,107,300.48/24,622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,335.89

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