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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,625.44, 33,984.23 and 14,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,625.44, 33,984.23 and 14,017.28 is: 19,344.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,625.44 : 33,984.23 = 14,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,625.44/33,984.23 = 14,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,625.44x = 33,984.23 × 14,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,625.44x = 476,366,227.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,366,227.49/24,625.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,344.48

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