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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,623.58, 33,980.58 and 14,013.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,623.58, 33,980.58 and 14,013.30 is: 19,338.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,623.58 : 33,980.58 = 14,013.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,623.58/33,980.58 = 14,013.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,623.58x = 33,980.58 × 14,013.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,623.58x = 476,180,061.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,180,061.71/24,623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,338.38

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