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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.80, 33,977.93 and 14,014.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.80, 33,977.93 and 14,014.77 is: 19,335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.80 : 33,977.93 = 14,014.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.80/33,977.93 = 14,014.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.80x = 33,977.93 × 14,014.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.80x = 476,192,803.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,192,803.95/24,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,335.58

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