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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.94, 33,987.68 and 14,019.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.94, 33,987.68 and 14,019.78 is: 19,347.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.94 : 33,987.68 = 14,019.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.94/33,987.68 = 14,019.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.94x = 33,987.68 × 14,019.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.94x = 476,499,796.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,499,796.31/24,627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,347.94

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