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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,624.96, 33,983.04 and 14,015.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,624.96, 33,983.04 and 14,015.76 is: 19,342.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,624.96 : 33,983.04 = 14,015.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,624.96/33,983.04 = 14,015.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,624.96x = 33,983.04 × 14,015.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,624.96x = 476,298,132.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,298,132.71/24,624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,342.09

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