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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,628.30, 33,978.61 and 14,015.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,628.30, 33,978.61 and 14,015.27 is: 19,336.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,628.30 : 33,978.61 = 14,015.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,628.30/33,978.61 = 14,015.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,628.30x = 33,978.61 × 14,015.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,628.30x = 476,219,393.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,219,393.37/24,628.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,336.27

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