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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,623.28, 33,981.59 and 14,012.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,623.28, 33,981.59 and 14,012.99 is: 19,338.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,623.28 : 33,981.59 = 14,012.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,623.28/33,981.59 = 14,012.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,623.28x = 33,981.59 × 14,012.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,623.28x = 476,183,680.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,183,680.85/24,623.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,338.76

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