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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,623.83, 33,981.74 and 14,013.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,623.83, 33,981.74 and 14,013.24 is: 19,338.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,623.83 : 33,981.74 = 14,013.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,623.83/33,981.74 = 14,013.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,623.83x = 33,981.74 × 14,013.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,623.83x = 476,194,278.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,194,278.24/24,623.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,338.76

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