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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,624.28, 33,982.97 and 14,013.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,624.28, 33,982.97 and 14,013.99 is: 19,340.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,624.28 : 33,982.97 = 14,013.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,624.28/33,982.97 = 14,013.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,624.28x = 33,982.97 × 14,013.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,624.28x = 476,237,001.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,237,001.75/24,624.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,340.14

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