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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,629.38, 33,988.76 and 14,019.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,629.38, 33,988.76 and 14,019.69 is: 19,347.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,629.38 : 33,988.76 = 14,019.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,629.38/33,988.76 = 14,019.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,629.38x = 33,988.76 × 14,019.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,629.38x = 476,511,808.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,511,808.59/24,629.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,347.29

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