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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,629.30, 33,979.99 and 14,016.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,629.30, 33,979.99 and 14,016.27 is: 19,337.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,629.30 : 33,979.99 = 14,016.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,629.30/33,979.99 = 14,016.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,629.30x = 33,979.99 × 14,016.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,629.30x = 476,272,714.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,272,714.44/24,629.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,337.65

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