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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,624.18, 33,978.69 and 14,012.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,624.18, 33,978.69 and 14,012.82 is: 19,336.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,624.18 : 33,978.69 = 14,012.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,624.18/33,978.69 = 14,012.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,624.18x = 33,978.69 × 14,012.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,624.18x = 476,137,266.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,137,266.81/24,624.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,336.17

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