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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,628.91, 33,989.63 and 14,018.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,628.91, 33,989.63 and 14,018.54 is: 19,346.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,628.91 : 33,989.63 = 14,018.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,628.91/33,989.63 = 14,018.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,628.91x = 33,989.63 × 14,018.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,628.91x = 476,484,987.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,484,987.74/24,628.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,346.57

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