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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.30, 33,977.23 and 14,014.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.30, 33,977.23 and 14,014.27 is: 19,334.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.30 : 33,977.23 = 14,014.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.30/33,977.23 = 14,014.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.30x = 33,977.23 × 14,014.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.30x = 476,166,075.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,166,075.07/24,627.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,334.89

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