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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,626.40, 33,984.64 and 14,016.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,626.40, 33,984.64 and 14,016.72 is: 19,343.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,626.40 : 33,984.64 = 14,016.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,626.40/33,984.64 = 14,016.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,626.40x = 33,984.64 × 14,016.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,626.40x = 476,353,183.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,353,183.18/24,626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,343.19

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