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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,624.80, 33,973.79 and 14,011.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,624.80, 33,973.79 and 14,011.77 is: 19,331.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,624.80 : 33,973.79 = 14,011.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,624.80/33,973.79 = 14,011.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,624.80x = 33,973.79 × 14,011.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,624.80x = 476,032,861.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,032,861.45/24,624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,331.44

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