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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,625.41, 33,983.26 and 14,015.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,625.41, 33,983.26 and 14,015.72 is: 19,341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,625.41 : 33,983.26 = 14,015.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,625.41/33,983.26 = 14,015.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,625.41x = 33,983.26 × 14,015.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,625.41x = 476,299,856.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,299,856.85/24,625.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,341.80

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