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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.06, 33,986.66 and 14,020.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.06, 33,986.66 and 14,020.11 is: 19,348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.06 : 33,986.66 = 14,020.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.06/33,986.66 = 14,020.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.06x = 33,986.66 × 14,020.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.06x = 476,496,641.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,496,641.63/24,627.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,348.50

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