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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,629.34, 33,988.53 and 14,018.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,629.34, 33,988.53 and 14,018.98 is: 19,346.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,629.34 : 33,988.53 = 14,018.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,629.34/33,988.53 = 14,018.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,629.34x = 33,988.53 × 14,018.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,629.34x = 476,484,458.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,484,458.03/24,629.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,346.21

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