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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,630.22, 33,989.74 and 14,019.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,630.22, 33,989.74 and 14,019.85 is: 19,347.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,630.22 : 33,989.74 = 14,019.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,630.22/33,989.74 = 14,019.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,630.22x = 33,989.74 × 14,019.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,630.22x = 476,531,158.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,531,158.84/24,630.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,347.42

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