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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,626.65, 33,986.49 and 14,016.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,626.65, 33,986.49 and 14,016.28 is: 19,343.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,626.65 : 33,986.49 = 14,016.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,626.65/33,986.49 = 14,016.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,626.65x = 33,986.49 × 14,016.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,626.65x = 476,364,127.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,364,127.16/24,626.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,343.44

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