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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.05, 33,976.89 and 14,014.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.05, 33,976.89 and 14,014.02 is: 19,334.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.05 : 33,976.89 = 14,014.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.05/33,976.89 = 14,014.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.05x = 33,976.89 × 14,014.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.05x = 476,152,816.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,152,816.00/24,627.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,334.55

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