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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,623.80, 33,972.40 and 14,010.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,623.80, 33,972.40 and 14,010.78 is: 19,330.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,623.80 : 33,972.40 = 14,010.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,623.80/33,972.40 = 14,010.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,623.80x = 33,972.40 × 14,010.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,623.80x = 475,979,822.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,979,822.47/24,623.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,330.07

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