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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,625.05, 33,974.13 and 14,012.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,625.05, 33,974.13 and 14,012.02 is: 19,331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,625.05 : 33,974.13 = 14,012.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,625.05/33,974.13 = 14,012.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,625.05x = 33,974.13 × 14,012.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,625.05x = 476,046,189.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,046,189.04/24,625.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,331.79

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