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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.42, 33,986.01 and 14,017.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.42, 33,986.01 and 14,017.71 is: 19,344.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.42 : 33,986.01 = 14,017.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.42/33,986.01 = 14,017.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.42x = 33,986.01 × 14,017.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.42x = 476,406,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,406,032.24/24,627.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,344.54

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