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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.44, 33,981.90 and 14,017.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.44, 33,981.90 and 14,017.26 is: 19,341.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.44 : 33,981.90 = 14,017.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.44/33,981.90 = 14,017.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.44x = 33,981.90 × 14,017.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.44x = 476,333,127.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,333,127.59/24,627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,341.56

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