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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,625.68, 33,980.76 and 14,014.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,625.68, 33,980.76 and 14,014.32 is: 19,338.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,625.68 : 33,980.76 = 14,014.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,625.68/33,980.76 = 14,014.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,625.68x = 33,980.76 × 14,014.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,625.68x = 476,217,244.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,217,244.48/24,625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,338.24

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